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Secnidazole Disease Interactions

There are 2 disease interactions with secnidazole.

Major

Secnidazole (applies to secnidazole) Cockayne syndrome

Major Potential Hazard, Moderate plausibility.

Secnidazole is contraindicated in patients with Cockayne syndrome. Severe irreversible hepatotoxicity/acute liver failure with fatal outcomes have been reported after start of metronidazole (another nitroimidazole drug structurally related to secnidazole) in patients with Cockayne syndrome.

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Moderate

Nitroimidazoles (applies to secnidazole) alcoholism

Moderate Potential Hazard, Moderate plausibility.

Nitroimidazoles (e.g., metronidazole, tinidazole, fexinidazole, secnidazole) may inhibit alcohol dehydrogenase and occasionally precipitate a disulfiram-like reaction in patients who consume alcohol while being treated. Symptoms may include abdominal cramps, nausea, vomiting, headache, flushing, rash, weakness, diarrhea, abdominal pain, dizziness, sweating, and hypotension. Patients should be instructed to avoid alcohol-containing products during nitroimidazole therapy and for at least 48 hours (fexinidazole, secnidazole) to 72 hours (metronidazole, tinidazole) after the last dose. Therapy with nitroimidazoles should be administered cautiously in patients who might be prone to acute alcohol intake. An alternative therapy may be appropriate.

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Secnidazole drug interactions

There are 108 drug interactions with secnidazole.

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Drug Interaction Classification

These classifications are only a guideline. The relevance of a particular drug interaction to a specific individual is difficult to determine. Always consult your healthcare provider before starting or stopping any medication.
Major Highly clinically significant. Avoid combinations; the risk of the interaction outweighs the benefit.
Moderate Moderately clinically significant. Usually avoid combinations; use it only under special circumstances.
Minor Minimally clinically significant. Minimize risk; assess risk and consider an alternative drug, take steps to circumvent the interaction risk and/or institute a monitoring plan.
Unknown No interaction information available.

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