Definition: A nitroimidazole used to treat AMEBIASIS; VAGINITIS; TRICHOMONAS INFECTIONS; GIARDIASIS; ANAEROBIC BACTERIA; and TREPONEMAL INFECTIONS. It has also been proposed as a radiation sensitizer for hypoxic cells. According to the Fourth Annual Report on Carcinogens (NTP 85-002, 1985, p133), this substance may reasonably be anticipated to be a carcinogen (Merck, 11th ed).
secnidazole [ 1-(2'-hydroxypropyl)-2-methyl-5- nitroimidazole,14,539 RP,Atlantis brand of secnidazole,IPRAD brand of secnidazole,Minovag,Novag brand of secnidazole,Rh+¦ne-Poulenc Rorer brand of secnidazole,Sabima,Secnidal,Secnol ] structure