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Nitazoxanide

Class
Antiprotozoal agents
Subclass
Thiazolides
Generic name
Nitazoxanide
Common formulations
Film-coated tablet
Dosage and administration
Adults patients
Treatment of diarrhea
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500 mg PO BID for 3 days
Other off-label uses
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Treatment of H. pylori infection
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Treatment of amebiasis
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Treatment of amebiasis
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Treatment of ascariasis
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Treatment of ascariasis
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Treatment of cystoisosporiasis in patients with HIV infection
Indications for use
Labeled indications
Adults
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Treatment of diarrhea
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Treatment of giardiasis
Children
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Treatment of giardiasis
Off-label indications
Adults
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Treatment of H. pylori infection
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Treatment of amebiasis
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Treatment of ascariasis
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Treatment of cystoisosporiasis in patients with HIV infection
Children
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Treatment of amebiasis
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Treatment of ascariasis
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy
All trimesters
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Use only if benefits outweigh potential risks.
Breastfeeding
Consider alternative agents that may be safer.
Unknown amount excreted in breastmilk.
Unknown drug levels in breastfed infants.
Interactions
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