Toza 500 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 10.00 (2 x 6: ৳ 120.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 60.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Nitazoxanide |
| Company | Eskayef pharmaceuticals ltd |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Diarrhea treatment for Cryptosporidium parvum
- Diarrhea treatment for Giardia lamblia
- Diarrhea treatment for Entamoeba histolytica
Pharmacology
- Synthetic antiprotozoal agent
- Oral administration
- Inhibition of Pyruvate Ferredoxin Oxido Reductase (PFOR) enzyme
- Inhibition of anaerobic energy metabolism of protozoa
Dosage & Administration
- Age-specific dosage instructions
- Recommended administration with food
Interaction
- Highly bound to plasma protein
- Caution with concurrent administration of other highly plasma protein-bound drugs
Contraindications
- Known hypersensitivity to Nitazoxanide or any components
Side Effects
- Common: abdominal pain, vomiting, headache
- Rare: 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
- Limited studies in pregnant women
- Excretion in human milk
- Caution during lactation
Precautions & Warnings
- Caution in patients with hepatic & biliary disease
- Caution in patients with renal disease
Therapeutic Class
- Anti-diarrhoeal
- Antiprotozoal
Storage Conditions
- Dry place away from light and heat
- Keep out of reach of children