Ornil 500 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 7.00 (2 x 10: ৳ 140.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 70.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Ornidazole |
| Company | Opsonin pharma ltd |
Indications
- Amoebiasis
- Giardiasis
- Trichomoniasis
- Bacterial Vaginosis
- Susceptible Anaerobic Infections
Pharmacology
- 5-nitroimidazole derivative
- Active against protozoa and anaerobic bacteria
- Interacts with DNA
- Causes destruction of helical DNA structure
Dosage & Administration
- Adult dosage for Amoebiasis
- Children dosage for Amoebiasis
- Dosage for Amoebic dysentery
- Dosage for Giardiasis
- Dosage for Trichomoniasis
- Dosage for Bacterial vaginosis
Interaction
- Potential to cause disulfiramlike reactions
- Increased risk of hemorrhage with oral anticoagulants
- Decreases clearance of 5-fluorouracil
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to Ornidazole
- Contraindicated in central nervous system disorders
- Contraindicated in epilepsy or peripheral neuropathy
Side Effects
- Gastrointestinal side effects
- Central nervous system side effects
- Possible leukopenia during therapy
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Prescribed only if potential benefit justifies potential risk to fetus/neonate
Precautions & Warnings
- Caution in patients with ataxia, vertigo, and mental confusion
- Rare reports of mild leukopenia during prolonged treatment
Use in Special Populations
- Dosage adjustments for Renal Impairment
- Dosage adjustments for Severe Hepatic Impairment
Therapeutic Class
- Amoebicides
- Anti-diarrhoeal
- Antiprotozoal
Storage Conditions
- Store at room temperature
- Protect from light and moisture