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Last Updated Aug 20, 2024 | 12:52 PM IST

About Fasigyn DS 1000 Tablet 2's

Fasigyn DS 1000 Tablet 2's belongs to a class of antibacterial medications called 'nitroimidazoles', which kill infection-causing germs, mainly protozoans & bacteria. Fasigyn DS 1000 Tablet 2's is used to cure certain infections caused by microbes, especially bacteria/Protozoa, such as infection of the intestines or vagina. It is also used to treat certain sexually transmitted infections. Microbes are minute living creatures that can cause harmful effects on human beings when they enter our bodies. They induce damage by producing harmful chemicals called toxins or multiply inside healthy cells leading to their death in the process. Fasigyn DS 1000 Tablet 2's does not work against infections caused by the virus, including cold and flu.

Fasigyn DS 1000 Tablet 2's is selectively harmful to germs that don't require oxygen to survive, especially protozoa and bacteria. Fasigyn DS 1000 Tablet 2's kills microbes by entering their cells and generating harmful molecules that damage germ's DNA (Protozoans & bacteria) & hence kill them.

The dose and duration of Fasigyn DS 1000 Tablet 2's can vary depending on your condition and the severity of the infection. In some cases, you may experience common side effects such as nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, dizziness, tremors and headaches. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if you experience these side effects persistently.

Before starting Fasigyn DS 1000 Tablet 2's, please inform your doctor if you have any allergies (against these antibiotics) or kidney or liver problems. Do not take Fasigyn DS 1000 Tablet 2's on your own, as self-medication may lead to antibiotic resistance in which antibiotics fail to act against specific bacterial infections. Consult your doctor before taking Fasigyn DS 1000 Tablet 2's if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Avoid alcohol consumption while taking Fasigyn DS 1000 Tablet 2's as it may cause increased dizziness. Fasigyn DS 1000 Tablet 2's may cause dizziness and vision problems, so be cautious while driving. Fasigyn DS 1000 Tablet 2's is not recommended for use in children.

Uses of Fasigyn DS 1000 Tablet 2's

Bacterial infections, parasitic infections

Medicinal Benefits

Fasigyn DS 1000 Tablet 2's is used to treat patients with certain vaginal, urinary, or intestinal infections or other infections in the body. These infections may be caused by anaerobic bacteria (bacteria that do not use oxygen) or amoeba. Fasigyn DS 1000 Tablet 2's kills infection-causing microbes by producing harmful chemicals inside their cells, causing DNA damage and hence killing them.

Directions for Use

Swallow it as a whole with water; do not crush, break or chew it.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Fasigyn DS 1000 Tablet 2's

  • Sleepiness/tiredness
  • Headache
  • Nausea and/or vomiting
  • Dizziness or vertigo (a spinning sensation)
  • Tremor
  • Taste disturbances
  • Skin reactions
  • Numbness or tingling in your fingers or toes

Drug Warnings

Do not take Fasigyn DS 1000 Tablet 2's if you are allergic to imidazole drugs. Consult your doctor immediately if you experience tendon pain, swelling or inflammation while taking Fasigyn DS 1000 Tablet 2's. Talk to your doctor before taking Fasigyn DS 1000 Tablet 2's if you have epilepsy, low levels of potassium, nervous or muscle problems, head injury or brain tumour, diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis, heart, kidney or liver problems. Consult your doctor before taking Fasigyn DS 1000 Tablet 2's if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Avoid alcohol consumption while taking Fasigyn DS 1000 Tablet 2's as it causes increased dizziness. Fasigyn DS 1000 Tablet 2's may cause dizziness and vision problems, so be cautious while driving. Fasigyn DS 1000 Tablet 2's is not recommended for use in children unless recommended by a doctor. If you are due to have an operation or dental treatment, please tell the person carrying out the treatment which medicines you are taking.

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interactions: Fasigyn DS 1000 Tablet 2's may interact with HIV medications (e.g. amprenavir), antifungal medication (e.g. clotrimazole, itraconazole, ketoconazole, voriconazole), heart or blood pressure medication (e.g. diltiazem, felodipine, nifedipine, verapamil), seizure medication (e.g. carbamazepine, felbamate, oxcarbazepine, phenobarbital, phenytoin, primidone)  and live vaccines (e.g. cholera, typhoid, BCG).

Food-Drug Interactions: Fasigyn DS 1000 Tablet 2's is not to be taken with alcohol, causing flushing, abdominal cramps, vomiting, and rapid heartbeat.

Drug-Disease Interactions: Fasigyn DS 1000 Tablet 2's may interact with disease conditions, including Bone Marrow Depression/Low Blood Counts, neurologic toxicity, and liver diseases.

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • AMPRENAVIR
  • CHOLERA VACCINE
  • TYPHOID VACCINE

Habit Forming

No

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • It would be best to take probiotics after taking the full course of Fasigyn DS 1000 Tablet 2's to restore some healthy bacteria in the intestine that may have been killed. Taking probiotics after antibiotic treatment can reduce the risk of antibiotic-associated diarrhoea. Certain fermented foods like yoghurt, cheese, sauerkraut and kimchi can help restore the intestine's good bacteria.
  • Include more fibre-enriched food in your diet, as it can be easily digested by gut bacteria which helps stimulate their growth. Thus fibre foods may help restore healthy gut bacteria after taking a course of antibiotics. Whole grains, like whole-grain bread, and brown rice, should be included in your diet.
  • Avoid taking too much calcium-enriched foods and drinks as it might affect the working of Fasigyn DS 1000 Tablet 2's.
  • Avoid intake of alcoholic beverages with Fasigyn DS 1000 Tablet 2's as it can make you dehydrated and affect your sleep. This can make it harder for your body to aid the Fasigyn DS 1000 Tablet 2's in fighting off infections.

Special Advise

  • If a patient needs to take Fasigyn DS 1000 Tablet 2's for longer than ten days, the doctor will want him to do some tests. The patient should make sure to keep any appointments that the doctor holds.

Disease/Condition Glossary

Bacterial/Protozoal infection is a condition in which harmful bacteria/protozoa enter, multiply and infect the body. They can target any part of the body and multiply very quickly. These infections vary from minor illnesses like sore throat and ear infections to severe brain, liver & intestinal infections like meningitis, encephalitis or colitis. When you get infected with these germs, you can experience generalized symptoms, like fevers, chills and fatigue. Few harmful bacteria that commonly cause infections include Streptococcus, Staphylococcus and E. coli, whereas few harmful protozoa include amoeba, giardia etc. Anyone can get a bacterial/protozoal infection, but people with a weak immune system or taking immunosuppressive medicines like steroids are more prone to infections.

About Fasigyn DS 1000 Tablet 2's

Fasigyn DS 1000 Tablet 2's belongs to a class of antibacterial medications called 'nitroimidazoles', which kill infection-causing germs, mainly protozoans & bacteria. Fasigyn DS 1000 Tablet 2's is used to cure certain infections caused by microbes, especially bacteria/Protozoa, such as infection of the intestines or vagina. It is also used to treat certain sexually transmitted infections. Microbes are minute living creatures that can cause harmful effects on human beings when they enter our bodies. They induce damage by producing harmful chemicals called toxins or multiply inside healthy cells leading to their death in the process. Fasigyn DS 1000 Tablet 2's does not work against infections caused by the virus, including cold and flu.

Fasigyn DS 1000 Tablet 2's is selectively harmful to germs that don't require oxygen to survive, especially protozoa and bacteria. Fasigyn DS 1000 Tablet 2's kills microbes by entering their cells and generating harmful molecules that damage germ's DNA (Protozoans & bacteria) & hence kill them.

The dose and duration of Fasigyn DS 1000 Tablet 2's can vary depending on your condition and the severity of the infection. In some cases, you may experience common side effects such as nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, dizziness, tremors and headaches. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if you experience these side effects persistently.

Before starting Fasigyn DS 1000 Tablet 2's, please inform your doctor if you have any allergies (against these antibiotics) or kidney or liver problems. Do not take Fasigyn DS 1000 Tablet 2's on your own, as self-medication may lead to antibiotic resistance in which antibiotics fail to act against specific bacterial infections. Consult your doctor before taking Fasigyn DS 1000 Tablet 2's if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Avoid alcohol consumption while taking Fasigyn DS 1000 Tablet 2's as it may cause increased dizziness. Fasigyn DS 1000 Tablet 2's may cause dizziness and vision problems, so be cautious while driving. Fasigyn DS 1000 Tablet 2's is not recommended for use in children.

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Manufacturer/Marketer

Pfizer Ltd

Consume Type

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Return Policy

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Expires on or after

Apr-24

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Uses of Fasigyn DS 1000 Tablet 2's

Bacterial infections, parasitic infections

Medicinal Benefits

Fasigyn DS 1000 Tablet 2's is used to treat patients with certain vaginal, urinary, or intestinal infections or other infections in the body. These infections may be caused by anaerobic bacteria (bacteria that do not use oxygen) or amoeba. Fasigyn DS 1000 Tablet 2's kills infection-causing microbes by producing harmful chemicals inside their cells, causing DNA damage and hence killing them.

Side Effects of Fasigyn DS 1000 Tablet 2's

  • Sleepiness/tiredness
  • Headache
  • Nausea and/or vomiting
  • Dizziness or vertigo (a spinning sensation)
  • Tremor
  • Taste disturbances
  • Skin reactions
  • Numbness or tingling in your fingers or toes

Directions for Use

Swallow it as a whole with water; do not crush, break or chew it.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Drug Warnings

Do not take Fasigyn DS 1000 Tablet 2's if you are allergic to imidazole drugs. Consult your doctor immediately if you experience tendon pain, swelling or inflammation while taking Fasigyn DS 1000 Tablet 2's. Talk to your doctor before taking Fasigyn DS 1000 Tablet 2's if you have epilepsy, low levels of potassium, nervous or muscle problems, head injury or brain tumour, diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis, heart, kidney or liver problems. Consult your doctor before taking Fasigyn DS 1000 Tablet 2's if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Avoid alcohol consumption while taking Fasigyn DS 1000 Tablet 2's as it causes increased dizziness. Fasigyn DS 1000 Tablet 2's may cause dizziness and vision problems, so be cautious while driving. Fasigyn DS 1000 Tablet 2's is not recommended for use in children unless recommended by a doctor. If you are due to have an operation or dental treatment, please tell the person carrying out the treatment which medicines you are taking.

Therapeutic Class

ANTI-INFECTIVE AND ANTIPROTOZOALS

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • AMPRENAVIR
  • CHOLERA VACCINE
  • TYPHOID VACCINE

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • It would be best to take probiotics after taking the full course of Fasigyn DS 1000 Tablet 2's to restore some healthy bacteria in the intestine that may have been killed. Taking probiotics after antibiotic treatment can reduce the risk of antibiotic-associated diarrhoea. Certain fermented foods like yoghurt, cheese, sauerkraut and kimchi can help restore the intestine's good bacteria.
  • Include more fibre-enriched food in your diet, as it can be easily digested by gut bacteria which helps stimulate their growth. Thus fibre foods may help restore healthy gut bacteria after taking a course of antibiotics. Whole grains, like whole-grain bread, and brown rice, should be included in your diet.
  • Avoid taking too much calcium-enriched foods and drinks as it might affect the working of Fasigyn DS 1000 Tablet 2's.
  • Avoid intake of alcoholic beverages with Fasigyn DS 1000 Tablet 2's as it can make you dehydrated and affect your sleep. This can make it harder for your body to aid the Fasigyn DS 1000 Tablet 2's in fighting off infections.

Habit Forming

No

Special Advise

  • If a patient needs to take Fasigyn DS 1000 Tablet 2's for longer than ten days, the doctor will want him to do some tests. The patient should make sure to keep any appointments that the doctor holds.

Disease/Condition Glossary

Bacterial/Protozoal infection is a condition in which harmful bacteria/protozoa enter, multiply and infect the body. They can target any part of the body and multiply very quickly. These infections vary from minor illnesses like sore throat and ear infections to severe brain, liver & intestinal infections like meningitis, encephalitis or colitis. When you get infected with these germs, you can experience generalized symptoms, like fevers, chills and fatigue. Few harmful bacteria that commonly cause infections include Streptococcus, Staphylococcus and E. coli, whereas few harmful protozoa include amoeba, giardia etc. Anyone can get a bacterial/protozoal infection, but people with a weak immune system or taking immunosuppressive medicines like steroids are more prone to infections.