Ornidazole Tablets
formulated to manage parasitic infections to alleviate symptoms.
Strengths: 500mg
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Medicine details
- Conditions
- Therapeutic class
Nitroimidazole Antibiotic
- Pharmacological class
Nitroimidazole
- Contraindications
hypersensitivity to nitroimidazoles; neurological disorders
- Precautions and warnings
monitor for CNS effects
- Minor side effects
nausea; headache; dizziness
- Moderate side effects
metallic taste; diarrhoea
- Dosage forms
Tablet
- Administration route
Oral use
- Patient summary
formulated to manage parasitic infections to alleviate symptoms.
- Prescription status
POM
- Onset Time
1–3 hours
- Duration
12 hours
- Storage instructions
Store at room temperature.
- Drug interactions
alcohol; warfarin
- Age restrictions
Adults and children
Serious side effects
peripheral neuropathy — requires immediate medical attention; seizures — requires immediate medical attention
Mechanism of action
A nitroimidazole derivative that disrupts microbial DNA synthesis, resulting in cell death in susceptible protozoa and anaerobic bacteria.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: avoid in first trimester. Breastfeeding: discontinue breastfeeding during treatment.
Ornidazole Tablets
formulated to manage parasitic infections to alleviate symptoms.
Editorial Notes
- Active ingredient(s): Ornidazole
- Listed indication(s): Trichomoniasis, Amoebiasis, Giardiasis
Available option
- 120 tablets - 500 mg1527-500-mg-17687