Nitazoxanide
Brand: Alinia / Nizonide (IN/BD)
Antiparasitic
Antiprotozoal / Antihelminthic
Pharmacokinetics
| Half-life | 3 hours |
| Clearance Route | hepatic |
| Active Metabolites | Yes – tizoxanide |
| Notes | Absorption improves with food; active metabolite tizoxanide responsible for action. |
⚠️ Safety & Warnings
Severity: Moderate
Adverse Effects:
Abdominal pain, nausea, headache, elevated LFTs
Contraindications:
Hypersensitivity
Precautions:
Use cautiously in hepatic disease; coloured urine/stools benign.