Nitoxin 100 mg/5 ml (Powder for Suspension)
30 ml bottle: ৳ 36.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Nitazoxanide |
| Company | Aristopharma 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 growth of sporozoites and oocyst of Cryptosporidium parvum
- Inhibition of growth of trophozoites of Giardia lamblia
Dosage & Administration
- Dosage varies by age group
- Recommended to be administered with food
Interaction
- Highly bound to plasma protein
- Caution required 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
- Most frequent side effects include abdominal pain, vomiting, and 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 is B
- Caution required during pregnancy and lactation
Precautions & Warnings
- Caution required for patients with hepatic & biliary disease
- Caution required for 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