Trich Challenge

As of 2021, the ____________ regimen is no longer recommended by the CDC and ACOG for the treatment of trichomoniasis in women.2,3

CDC and ACOG no longer recommend single dose metronidazole for the treatment of trichomoniasis in women2,3


Guidelines changed because the 2 g single-dose regimen demonstrated comparatively inferior efficacy in two separate studies—one in HIV-infected and one in HIV-uninfected women4,5:

Research has shown that what percentage of patients do not adhere to a full course of metronidazole treatment (500mg BID x 7d)6?

To get the full benefit of a drug's studied efficacy, it is important for patients to fully adhere to treatment as prescribed.7


SOLOSEC 2 g ONCE


1 dose
Metronidazole 500 mg
BID x 7 days*


14 doses
*CDC recommended oral regimen for both BV and trichomoniasis
SOLOSEC effectively treats both BV and trichomoniasis with just one oral dose1.

Which intravaginal treatments are recommended for the treatment of trichomoniasis?

SOLOSEC is the only antibiotic therapy that delivers a complete course of treatment for BV and trichomoniasis in just one oral dose1

solosec and current treatments for bacterial vaginosis comparison chart
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current treatments for bacterial vaginosis comparison chart
current treatments for bacterial vaginosis comparison chart
* Combination oral contraceptive ethinyl estradiol plus norethindrone
The comparative efficacy of SOLOSEC with the listed treatments has not been adequately studied. This is not a complete list of attributes for each product that may be important to a clinical decision. For the most updated information, consult the PI for each product.

Approximately what percentage of trich patients were also PCR-positive for the bacteria that cause BV?

Co-existence of trichomoniasis and BV-related pathogens is common.13

Bacterial vaginosis (BV) provides a high pH, creating a favorable environment for T. vaginalis.
14
Vaginal pH

SOLOSEC provides a complete course of therapy with one oral dose.1


What's the half-life of SOLOSEC?

Comparative Half-Lives of 5-Nitroimidazole Compounds15,16


The long half-life of secnidazole supports a 1-day, single dose regimen of SOLOSEC.15
The long half-life of secnidazole supports a 1-day, single dose regimen of SOLOSEC.15



SOLOSEC offers an effective solution to assure adherence in patients and partners without the need for multiple days of pills.1



Select the perinatal complications that have been associated with trichomoniasis.2,17,18

Trichomoniasis has been associated with a range of serious perinatal complications.2
SOLOSEC has no pregnancy restrictions.1*
* Available data on pregnancy are limited to animal studies.
Metronidazole and tinidazole are contraindicated in the first trimester of pregnancy.5,6
Metronidazole and tinidazole are contraindicated in the first trimester of pregnancy.5,6

Select the health risk below that is NOT associated with trichomoniasis.2,19-22

Untreated or inadequately treated trichomoniasis is associated with serious health risks and reproductive morbidity:
Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID)20
Acquisition of STIs21
((gonorrhea, chlamydia, HPV and HSV)
Acquisition or transmission of HIV21
Cervical cancer19
Pregnancy
complications 17,18
(pre-term birth, low birth weight, premature rupture of membranes, chorioamnionitis)
Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID)20
Acquisition of STIs21
((gonorrhea, chlamydia, HPV and HSV)
Acquisition or transmission of HIV21
Cervical cancer19
Pregnancy complications 17,18
(pre-term birth, low birth weight, premature rupture of membranes, chorioamnionitis)

CDC recommends screening for trichomoniasis in all women seeking care for vaginal discharge.2

Recurrence of trichomoniasis is most likely due to:

Trichomoniasis is highly recurrent, likely due to reinfection by infected partners.2



Trichomoniasis Recurrence23


Left untreated, trichomoniasis can persist for months—or years.2

Partners of trichomoniasis patients should be treated with the same dose, at the same time.1,2


With SOLOSEC, patients and partners can complete treatment for trichomoniasis with a single, effective 2 g oral dose



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