name: | Secnidazole | |
ATC code: | P01AB07 | route: | oral |
compartments: | 1 | |
dosage: | 2000 | mg |
volume of distribution: | 51.6 | L |
clearance: | 1.15 | L/h |
other parameters in model implementation |
Secnidazole is a nitroimidazole antimicrobial agent primarily used for the treatment of protozoal infections including amoebiasis, giardiasis, and trichomoniasis. It is similar to metronidazole but has a longer half-life, enabling single-dose oral therapies. Secnidazole is approved for use in several countries.
Pharmacokinetic parameters reported for healthy adult subjects (both sexes, mean age ~27 years) after administration of a single oral dose.