Nitaxen 500 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 10.00 (28's pack: ৳ 280.00)
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Nitazoxanide |
| Company | Leon pharmaceuticals 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-dependent electron transfer reaction
- Inhibition of the growth of sporozoites and oocyst of Cryptosporidium parvum
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 include abdominal pain, vomiting, headache
- Rare side effects include 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 during pregnancy if clearly needed
- Excretion in human milk
- Caution during lactation
Precautions & Warnings
- Administered with caution to patients with hepatic & biliary disease
- Administered with caution to patients with renal disease
Therapeutic Class
- Anti-diarrheal
- Antiprotozoal
Storage Conditions
- Keep in a dry place away from light and heat
- Keep out of the reach of children