Combinations ;
1. Nitazoxanide/Ofloxacin
See Below
| Brand Name | Manufacturer Name | Distributor | Drug Strength | Packaging | Formulation | Formulation Strength | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amtiba | Cadila Pharmaceuticals Ltd. | Cadila Pharmaceuticals (EA) | 500mg | 4 | Tablet | per tablet | KES 7.00 |
| Antidiazox | Global Pharma Healthcare Pvt. Ltd | Medox Pharmaceuticals Ltd. | 500mg | 6 | Tablet | per tablet | KES 300.00 |
| Antidiazox | Global Pharma Healthcare Pvt. Ltd | Medox Pharmaceuticals Ltd. | 100mg | 120ml | Syrup | per 5ML | KES 350.00 |
| Antidiazox | Global Napi Pharmaceuticals | Galaxy Pharmaceuticals Ltd | 100mg | 120ml | Syrup | per 5ML | KES 450.00 |
| Antidiazox | Global Napi Pharmaceuticals | Galaxy Pharmaceuticals Ltd | 500mg | 6 | Tablet | per tablet | KES 350.00 |
| Dawatin | Dawa Limited | Dawa Limited | 500mg | 500 | Tablet | per tablet | KES 500.00 |
| Netazox | Indswift Limited | Sai Pharmaceuticals Ltd. | 200mg | 6 | Tablet | per tablet | KES 229.00 |
| Netazox | Indswift Limited | Sai Pharmaceuticals Ltd. | 500mg | 6 | Tablet | per tablet | KES 337.00 |
| Netazox | Indswift Limited | Sai Pharmaceuticals Ltd. | 100mg | 30ml | Dry Syrup | per 5ML | KES 337.00 |
| Nidozox | Acme Laboratories Ltd | Unisel Pharma (K) Ltd. | 500mg | 6 | Tablet | per tablet | KES 270.00 |
| Nidozox | Acme Laboratories Ltd | Unisel Pharma (K) Ltd. | 100mg | 30ml | Suspension | per 5ML | KES 225.00 |
| Nidozox | Acme Laboratories Ltd | Unisel Pharma (K) Ltd. | 100mg | 60ml | Suspension | per 5ML | KES 375.00 |
| Nizal | Cipla Ltd. | Surgipharm Ltd | 500mg | 10 | Tablet | per tablet | KES 335.00 |
| Nizal | Cipla Ltd. | Surgipharm Ltd | 100mg | 30ml | Suspension | per 5ML | KES 250.00 |
| Nitazoxanide more info | |
|---|---|
| Mode Of Action | Metronidazole is selective for anaerobic bacteria due to their ability to intracellularly reduce metronidazole to its which covalently binds to DNA, disrupt its helical structure, inhibiting bacterial nucleic acid synthesis |
| Drug Indication | Trichomonas vaginalis, amoebiasis, giardiasis, anaerobic infections. |
| Precautions | Avoid alcohol during the course and at least 72 hours after the course. |
| Contra-Indications | Pregnancy and lactation, organic CNS disorders, blood dyscrasias, patients with known hypersensitivity to any of the component of tinidazole formulation. |
| Side Effects | Infrequent, mild and self-limiting. Nausea, vomiting, anorexia, diarrhoea, metallic taste and abdominal pains, hypersensitivity reactions, neurological disturbances like dizziness, vertigo, ataxia, peripheral neuropathy, convulsions, leukopenia, dark urine, furry tongue, headache and tiredness. |
| Dosage | Intestinal amoebiasis: 2g daily for 2-3 days or 3-5 days for hepatic amoebiasis. Trichomoniasis; 2g stat. Children: 50 - 75mg/kg stat. |
| Pregnancy Category | Category B3 |
| Pregnancy Category Description | Drugs which have been taken by only a small number of pregnant women and women of child-bearing age with no any established rise in the frequency of malformations or other direct or indirect detrimental effects on the foetus having been noted. Studies in animals show evidence of an increased occurrence of foetal damage, the significance of which is uncertain in human |
| Drug Category | DRUGS ACTING ON INFECTIONS |
| Drug Sub-Category | Anti-Amoebics |
| 1. Nitazoxanide/Ofloxacin | |
|---|---|
| Mode Of Action | Metronidazole is selective for anaerobic bacteria due to their ability to intracellularly reduce metronidazole to its which covalently binds to DNA, disrupt its helical structure, inhibiting bacterial nucleic acid synthesis |
| Drug Indication | Diarhoea suspected to be caused by parasites and bacteria |
| Drug Category | DRUGS ACTING ON INFECTIONS |
| Drug Sub-Category | Anti-Amoebics |
| Brand Name | Manufacturer Name | Distributor | Drug Strength | Packaging | Formulation | Formulation Strength | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Netazox-OF | Indswift Limited | Sai Pharmaceuticals Ltd. | 500mg/200mg | 10 | Tablet | per tablet | KES 473.00 |