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Nitazoxanide

Generic Name
Nitazoxanide
Brand Names
Alinia, Busulfex
Drug Type
Small Molecule
Chemical Formula
C12H9N3O5S
CAS Number
55981-09-4
Unique Ingredient Identifier
SOA12P041N

Overview

Nitazoxanide belongs to the class of drugs known as thiazolides. Nitazoxanide (NTZ) is a broad-spectrum anti-infective drug that markedly modulates the survival, growth, and proliferation of a range of extracellular and intracellular protozoa, helminths, anaerobic and microaerophilic bacteria, in addition to viruses. This drug is effective in the treatment of gastrointestinal infections including Cryptosporidium parvum or Giardia lamblia in healthy subjects. It is generally well tolerated. Nitazoxanide is a first-line, standard treatment for illness caused by C. parvum or G. lamblia infection in healthy (not immunosuppressed) adults and children and may also be considered in the treatment of illnesses caused by other protozoa or helminths . Recently, this drug has been studied as a broad-spectrum antiviral agent due to its ability to inhibit the replication of several RNA and DNA viruses .

Indication

用于治疗隐孢子虫、贾第鞭毛虫、阿米巴原虫引起的原虫性腹泻。

Associated Conditions

  • Diarrhea caused by Cryptosporidium parvum
  • Diarrhea caused by Giardia lamblia

FDA Drug Approvals

Approved Product
Manufacturer
NDC Code
Route
Strength
Effective Date
Romark Laboratories, L.C.
67546-212
ORAL
100 mg in 5 mL
12/5/2023
Rising Pharma Holdings, Inc.
64980-526
ORAL
500 mg in 1 1
11/18/2021
Rising Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
64980-526
ORAL
500 mg in 1 1
11/18/2021
Romark Laboratories, L.C.
67546-111
ORAL
500 mg in 1 1
12/5/2023
LUPIN PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
27437-106
ORAL
100 mg in 5 mL
3/20/2024
Lupin Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
43386-405
ORAL
500 mg in 1 1
12/5/2023

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