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Details About Generic Salt :: Nitazoxanide
Main Medicine Class:: Anti Infectives Sub Medicine Class :: Anti Amoebics
| 13K. ANTI-AMOEBICS in 13. ANTI-INFECTIVES |
| NITAZOXANIDE |
| ANTI-PROTOZOAL |
| PK: M: Hepatic E: Urine, bile & feces |
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Indications & Dose: CRYPTOSPORIDIOSIS PO Adult 500mg BID 3 days Child 1-3 yr: 100mg BID 3 days, 4-11 yr: 200mg BID 3 daysin immunocompetent patients | GIARDIASIS PO Adult 500mg BID 3 days Child 1-3 yr: 100mg BID 3 days, 4-11 yr: 200mg BID 3 daysin immunocompetent patients |
| Contra: Hypersensitivity
Precautions: Renal/hepatic/biliary disease or dysfunction, immunodeficiency, DM, concurrent use of warfarin/other highly plasma protein–bound drugs, elderly ADR: Serious: increased liver enzyme values, Others: Headache, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, fever, malaise, pruritus, sweating, dizziness, rhinitis, increased creatinine values Diet: With food Monitor: LFT, renal function tests & blood glucose levels in diabetic patients |
