Ornidazole- drug that cures some protozoan infections.

Ornidazole is a drug that cures some protozoan infections. It has been investigated for use in Crohn's disease after bowel resection

Ornidazole- drug that cures some protozoan infections.

Ornidazole; Madelen; Tiberal; 1-(3-Chloro-2-hydroxypropyl)-2-methyl-5-nitroimidazole

Aurnida, Cgdole, Dazolic, Entamizole Plus, Fern, Gazal-O, Giro, Horn, Kooz, Lumigard, Metrogyl Gel Plus, Nidazole, Nidoba, Obit-OZ, Ofnida-LB, Olife-OZ, Onidaz, Oniz, Orbest, Ord, Orni, Ornida, Orniden, Ornilet, Ornimax, Ornivir, Ornizen, Osani-O, Sayoflox-OZ, Sigmadys-OZ, Zil

1-Chloro-3-(2-methyl-5-nitro-1H-imidazol-1-yl)-2-propanol

The recommended dose is 0.5g-1.5g daily for 1-7 days as PO.

Used to treat protozoan infections

Somnolence, headache, nausea, vomiting, dizziness, tremor, rigidity, poor coordination, seizures, tiredness, vertigo, temporary loss of consciousness & signs of sensory and mixed peripheral neuropathy, taste disturbances, abnormal LFTs, skin reactions.

• Potentiates effect of couramin- type oral anticoagulants.
• Prolongs the muscle- relaxants effect of vecuronium bromide.

Hypersensitivity

Store it at room temperature.

Molecular weight

219.626 Da

Molecular formula

C7H10ClN3O3

CAS number

16773-42-5

Precautions

• May impair ability to drive or operate machinery.
• Renal & hepatic impairment.
• CNS diseases e.g epilepsyor multiple sclerosis.
• Pregnancy & lactation.