Adnix 500 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 10.03 (2 x 6: ৳ 120.35)
Strip Price: ৳ 60.18
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Nitazoxanide |
| Company | Alco pharma ltd |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Treatment of diarrhea caused by Cryptosporidium parvum
- Treatment of diarrhea caused by Giardia lamblia
- Treatment of diarrhea caused by Entamoeba histolytica
Pharmacology
- Synthetic antiprotozoal agent for oral administration
- Interference with the Pyruvate Ferredoxin Oxido Reductase (PFOR) enzyme-dependant electron transfer reaction
Dosage & Administration
- Recommended dosage for Age 1-3 years
- Recommended dosage for Age 4-11 years
- Recommended dosage for Age 12 years or above
- Administration with food
Interaction
- Highly bound to plasma protein
- Caution when administering concurrently with other highly plasma protein-bound drugs with narrow therapeutic index
Contraindications
- Contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to Nitazoxanide or any components of the preparation
Side Effects
- Frequent side effects - abdominal pain, vomiting, headache
- Mild and transient nature of side effects
- Rare side effects - nausea, anorexia, flatulence, increased appetite, enlarged salivary glands, increased creatinine & SGPT level, pruritus, rhinitis, sweating, dizziness, discolored urine
Pregnancy & Lactation
- US FDA pregnancy category B
- Caution in pregnancy if clearly needed
- Caution during lactation due to excretion in human milk
Precautions & Warnings
- Caution in patients with hepatic & biliary disease
- Caution in patients with renal disease
Therapeutic Class
- Anti-diarrhoeal
- Antiprotozoal
Storage Conditions
- Keep in a dry place away from light and heat
- Keep out of the reach of children