Nitaxen500mg
Tablet
Leon Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
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| Alcohol | CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Nitaxen. Please consult your doctor. |
| Pregnancy | SAFE IF PRESCRIBED Nitaxen is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there... View More |
| Breastfeeding | CAUTION Nitaxen should be used with caution during breastfeeding. Breastfeeding should be held until the treatment of the mother is completed and the drug is el... View More |
| Driving | UNSAFE Nitaxen may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur. |
| Kidney | CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR There is limited information available on the use of Nitaxen in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor. |
| Liver | CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR There is limited information available on the use of Nitaxen in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor. |
Introduction
Nitaxen is an antiparasitic medication, used in the treatment of diarrhea and worm infections. It inhibits the growth of the parasite and thus treats yo... View More
Uses of Nitaxen
- Diarrhea
- Worm infections
Side effects of Nitaxen
- Headache
- Nausea
- Fever
- Hair loss
- Vomiting
- Abnormal liver function tests
- Dizziness
- Abdominal pain
- Vertigo
How to use Nitaxen
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Nitaxen is to be taken wit... View More
How Nitaxen works
Nitazoxanide is an antiparasitic medication. It inhibits the production of certain chemicals and substances essential for energy metabolism and growth o... View More
- You have been prescribed Nitaxen to treat a variety of parasitic worm infections.
- It should be taken with food.
- If you are unable to swallow the whole tablet, it may be crushed or chewed and swallowed with a full glass of water.
- It can be harmful to an unborn baby. Do not take it during pregnancy or breastfeeding. Use birth control measures to prevent pregnancy while taking Nita... View More
- Your doctor may monitor your blood counts and liver function before you start taking this medicine and regularly throughout your treatment.
- Avoid being near people who are sick or have infections. Inform your doctor if you develop signs of infection.
- Do not skip doses and finish the prescribed course, even if you start to feel better. Stopping it early may increase your risk of further infection.
Indication
Giardiasis, Cryptosporidiosis
Administration
Should be taken with food.
Adult Dose
Oral Giardiasis; Cryptosporidiosis Adult: 500 mg every 12 hr for 3 days.
Child Dose
Oral Giardiasis; Cryptosporidiosis Child: 1-3 yr: 100 mg(5 ml) every 12 hr; 4-11 yr: 200 mg(10ml) every 12 hr; >12 yr: 500 mg every 12 hr. All... View More
Contraindication
Hypersensitivity.
Mode of Action
Nitazoxanide is an antiprotozoal agent. Both nitazoxanide and its active metabolite (tizoxanide) interfere with the pyruvate:ferredoxin 2-oxidoreductase... View More
Precaution
Renal and hepatic impairment. Pregnancy and lactation. Children <1 yr.
Side Effect
1-10% Headache (1%),Abdominal pain (8%),Diarrhea (2%),Nausea (3%),Chromaturia (2%),Vomiting (1%) <1% Increased ALT,Anorexia,Appetite increased,Crea... View More
Interaction
May possibly interact with highly protein-bound drugs e.g. warfarin.
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