Tinidazole

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Brand name
Tinidazole
Generic name
TINIDAZOLE
Manufacturer
BioComp Pharma, Inc.
Product type
HUMAN PRESCRIPTION DRUG
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Effective date
2025-12-01
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Harmonized routes
ORAL

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WARNING: POTENTIAL RISK FOR CARCINOGENICITY WARNING: POTENTIAL RISK FOR CARCINOGENICITY Carcinogenicity has been seen in mice and rats treated chronically with metronidazole, another nitroimidazole agent [see Nonclinical Toxicology (13.1)]. Although such data have not been reported for tinidazole, the two drugs are structurally related and have similar biologic effects. Limit use of TINIDAZOLE to approved indications only [see Indications and Usage (1.1, 1.2, 1.3)] . Avoid chronic use [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1)]. WARNING: POTENTIAL RISK FOR CARCINOGENICITY See full prescribing information for complete boxed warning. Carcinogenicity has been seen in mice and rats treated chronically with metronidazole, another nitroimidazole agent (13.1). Although such data have not been reported for tinidazole, the two drugs are structurally related and have similar biologic effects. Limit use of TINIDAZOLE to approved indications only (1.1, 1.2, 1.3). Avoid chronic use. (5.1)

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5 WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS Seizures and neuropathy have been reported. Discontinue tinidazole if abnormal neurologic signs develop (5.1) Vaginal candidiasis may develop with tinidazole and require treatment with an antifungal agent (5.2) Use tinidazole with caution in patients with blood dyscrasias. Tinidazole may produce transient leukopenia and neutropenia (5.3, 7.3) 5.1 Potential for Genotoxicity and Carcinogenicity Carcinogenicity has been seen in mice and rats treated chronically with nitroimidazole derivatives, which are structurally related to tinidazole [see Nonclinical Toxicology (13.1)]. Although such data have not been reported for tinidazole, the two drugs are structurally related and have similar biologic effects. However, it is unclear if the positive tumor findings in lifetime rodent studies indicate a risk to patients taking a short course or single dose of TINIDAZOLE. Use should be limited to approved indications only. Avoid chronic use. 5.2 Neurological Adverse Reactions Convulsive seizures and peripheral neuropathy, the latter characterized mainly by numbness or paresthesia of an extremity, have been reported in patients treated with tinidazole. The appearance of abnormal neurologic signs demands the prompt discontinuation of tinidazole therapy. 5.3 Vaginal Candidiasis The use of tinidazole may result in Candida vaginitis. In a clinical study of 235 women who received tinidazole for bacterial vaginosis, a vaginal fungal infection developed in 11 (4.7%) of all study subjects [see Clinical Studies ( 14.5 )]. 5.4 Blood Dyscrasia Tinidazole should be used with caution in patients with evidence of or history of blood dyscrasia [see Drug Interactions ( 7.3 )]. 5.5 Development of Drug-Resistant Bacteria Prescribing tinidazole in the absence of a proven or strongly suspected bacterial infection or a prophylactic indication is unlikely to provide benefit to the patient and increases the risk of the development of drug-resistant bacteria.

warnings and cautions

5.1 Potential for Genotoxicity and Carcinogenicity Carcinogenicity has been seen in mice and rats treated chronically with nitroimidazole derivatives, which are structurally related to tinidazole [see Nonclinical Toxicology (13.1)]. Although such data have not been reported for tinidazole, the two drugs are structurally related and have similar biologic effects. However, it is unclear if the positive tumor findings in lifetime rodent studies indicate a risk to patients taking a short course or single dose of TINIDAZOLE. Use should be limited to approved indications only. Avoid chronic use.

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6 ADVERSE REACTIONS Most common adverse reactions for a single 2 g dose of tinidazole (incidence >1%) are metallic/bitter taste, nausea, weakness/fatigue/malaise, dyspepsia/cramps/epigastric discomfort, vomiting, anorexia, headache, dizziness and constipation (6.1) To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact BioComp Pharma at 1-866-762-2365 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch 6.1 Clinical Studies Experience Because clinical trials are conducted under widely varying conditions, adverse reaction rates observed in the clinical trials of a drug cannot be directly compared to rates in the clinical trials of another drug and may not reflect the rates observed in practice. Among 3669 patients treated with a single 2 g dose of tinidazole, in both controlled and uncontrolled trichomoniasis and giardiasis clinical studies, adverse reactions were reported by 11.0% of patients. For multi-day dosing in controlled and uncontrolled amebiasis studies, adverse reactions were reported by 13.8% of 1765 patients. Common (≥ 1% incidence) adverse reactions reported by body system are as follows. (Note: Data described in Table 1 below are pooled from studies with variable designs and safety evaluations.) Other adverse reactions reported with tinidazole include: Central Nervous System: Two serious adverse reactions reported include convulsions and transient peripheral neuropathy including numbness and paresthesia [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.1 )]. Other CNS reports include vertigo, ataxia, giddiness, insomnia, drowsiness. Gastrointestinal: tongue discoloration, stomatitis, diarrhea Hypersensitivity: urticaria, pruritis, rash, flushing, sweating, dryness of mouth, fever, burning sensation, thirst, salivation, angioedema Renal: darkened urine Cardiovascular: palpitations Hematopoietic: transient neutropenia, transient leukopenia Other: Candida overgrowth, increased vaginal discharge, oral candidiasis, hepatic abnormalities including raised transaminase level, arthralgias, myalgias, and arthritis. Table 1. Adverse Reactions Summary of Published Reports 2 g single dose Multi-day dose GI: Metallic/bitter taste 3.7% 6.3% Nausea 3.2% 4.5% Anorexia 1.5% 2.5% Dyspepsia/cramps/epigastric discomfort 1.8% 1.4% Vomiting 1.5% 0.9% Constipation 0.4% 1.4% CNS: Weakness/fatigue/malaise 2.1% 1.1% Dizziness 1.1% 0.5% Other: Headache 1.3% 0.7% Total patients with adverse reactions 11.0% (403/3669) 13.8% (244/1765) Rare reported adverse reactions include bronchospasm, dyspnea, coma, confusion, depression, furry tongue, pharyngitis and reversible thrombocytopenia. Adverse Reactions in Pediatric Patients: In pooled pediatric studies, adverse reactions reported in pediatric patients taking tinidazole were similar in nature and frequency to adult findings including nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, taste change, anorexia, and abdominal pain. Bacterial vaginosis: The most common adverse reactions in treated patients (incidence >2%), which were not identified in the trichomoniasis, giardiasis and amebiasis studies, are gastrointestinal: decreased appetite, and flatulence; renal: urinary tract infection, painful urination, and urine abnormality; and other reactions including pelvic pain, vulvo-vaginal discomfort, vaginal odor, menorrhagia, and upper respiratory tract infection [See Clinical Studies ( 14.5 )]. 6.2 Postmarketing Experience The following adverse reactions have been identified and reported during post-approval use of tinidazole. Because the reports of these reactions are voluntary and the population is of uncertain size, it is not always possible to reliably estimate the frequency of the reaction or establish a causal relationship to drug exposure. Tinidazole: Severe acute hypersensitivity reactions have been reported on initial or subsequent exposure to tinidazole or other nitroimidazole agents. Hypersensitivity reactions may include urticaria, pruritis, angioedema, Stevens-Johnson syndrome and erythema multiforme. Metronidazole, Another Nitroimidazole Product, Structurally Related to Tinidazole: Cases of severe irreversible hepatotoxicity/acute liver failure, including cases with fatal outcomes with very rapid onset after initiation of systemic use of metronidazole, another nitroimidazole agent structurally related to tinidazole, have been reported in patients with Cockayne syndrome (latency from drug start to signs of liver failure as short as 2 days) [see Contraindications (4)].

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<table width="55%" ID="t30991221357159760"><caption>Table 1. Adverse Reactions Summary of Published Reports</caption><colgroup><col align="left" valign="middle" width="60%"/><col align="center" valign="middle" width="20%"/><col align="center" valign="middle" width="20%"/></colgroup><tbody><tr styleCode="Botrule"><td styleCode="Lrule"/><td styleCode="Lrule">2 g single dose</td><td styleCode="Lrule Rrule">Multi-day dose</td></tr><tr styleCode="Botrule"><td styleCode="Lrule">GI: Metallic/bitter taste</td><td styleCode="Lrule">3.7%</td><td styleCode="Lrule Rrule">6.3%</td></tr><tr styleCode="Botrule"><td styleCode="Lrule">Nausea</td><td styleCode="Lrule">3.2%</td><td styleCode="Lrule Rrule">4.5%</td></tr><tr styleCode="Botrule"><td styleCode="Lrule">Anorexia</td><td styleCode="Lrule">1.5%</td><td styleCode="Lrule Rrule">2.5%</td></tr><tr styleCode="Botrule"><td styleCode="Lrule">Dyspepsia/cramps/epigastric discomfort</td><td styleCode="Lrule" valign="middle">1.8%</td><td styleCode="Lrule Rrule" valign="middle">1.4%</td></tr><tr styleCode="Botrule"><td styleCode="Lrule">Vomiting</td><td styleCode="Lrule">1.5%</td><td styleCode="Lrule Rrule">0.9%</td></tr><tr styleCode="Botrule"><td styleCode="Lrule">Constipation</td><td styleCode="Lrule">0.4%</td><td styleCode="Lrule Rrule">1.4%</td></tr><tr styleCode="Botrule"><td styleCode="Lrule">CNS: Weakness/fatigue/malaise</td><td styleCode="Lrule">2.1%</td><td styleCode="Lrule Rrule">1.1%</td></tr><tr styleCode="Botrule"><td styleCode="Lrule">Dizziness</td><td styleCode="Lrule">1.1%</td><td styleCode="Lrule Rrule">0.5%</td></tr><tr styleCode="Botrule"><td styleCode="Lrule">Other: Headache</td><td styleCode="Lrule">1.3%</td><td styleCode="Lrule Rrule">0.7%</td></tr><tr><td styleCode="Lrule">Total patients with adverse reactions</td><td styleCode="Lrule">11.0% (403/3669) </td><td styleCode="Lrule Rrule">13.8% (244/1765) </td></tr></tbody></table>