Antibacterial List Drug List Antibacterial Sensitivity Chart

Ornidazole

Dose Adult- Dosage Range

Oral

Trichomonas: 1.5 g single dose for one day; alternatively, 0.5 g twice daily for 5 days

Amebiasis (with amebic dysentery): 1.5 g as a single dose for 3 days; patients >60 kg should take 1 g twice daily for 3 days

Giardiasis: 1.5 g as a single dose for 1-2 days

I.V.: Adults:

Anaerobic bacterial infection: Initially infusion of 0.5-1 g followed by 0.5 g every 12 hours for 5-10 days; oral therapy substituted at the earliest opportunity

Amebic liver abscess and severe amebic dysentery: 0.5-1 g, followed by 0.5 g every 12 hours for 3-6 days

Dosage children = Use adult dose if > 35kg

Brands; See below

Combinations;

Ornidazole / Miconazole ; see below

Indications; See dosage area.

Precautions; Peripheral neuropathy, dizziness.

contraindications;

Pregnancy/Lactation; Avoid if possible.