Medicine details
| Image |  |
| Name | Ornid 500 |
| Dosage | Tablet |
| Generic Name | Ornidazole |
| Classes |
Antiinfective Agent Antiprotozoal / Amebicide |
| Diseases |
Diarrhea Dysentry Endometritis Infectious Disease Peritonitis Septic Abortion Wound |
| Company | Drug International Ltd. |
Drug Package Details
| Strength | 500 mg |
| Storage Condition | |
| Origin Country | Bangladesh |
| Commercial Pack | 50 |
| Price per pack | ৳ 352.50 |
| Cost per pack | ৳ 310.20 |
| Package unit | 10 tabs strip |
| Price per unit | ৳ 7.05 |
| Cost per unit | ৳ 6.20 |
| Discount | 0 |
| Coupon | |
| Remarks |
Ornidazole
Ornidazole is a nitroimidazole agent that exerts its action via pre-activation by reduction of the nitro group, and production of toxic derivatives and radicals.
It is intended for the treatment of
- Amoebiasis
- Trichomoniasis
- Anaerobic bacterial infections
- Amoebic dysentery
- Surgical prophylaxis
ntravenous
Prophylaxis of postoperative anaerobic bacterial infections
Adult: 1 g by IV about 30 minutes before surgery.
Intravenous
Anaerobic bacterial infections
Adult: Initially, 0.5-1 g followed by 1 g daily as a single dose or in 2 divided doses for 5-10 days. Doses to be given via infusion. Substitute with 500 mg every 12 hr orally as soon as possible.
Child: 10 mg/kg every 12 hr for 5-10 days.
Child: 10 mg/kg every 12 hr for 5-10 days.
Intravenous
Severe amoebic dysentery, Amoebic liver abscess
Adult: Initially, 0.5-1 g infusion followed by 0.5 g every 12 hrs for 3-6 days.
Child: 20-30 mg/kg body wt daily.
Child: 20-30 mg/kg body wt daily.
Oral
Amoebic dysentery
Adult: 1.5 g as a single daily dose for 3 days. Alternatively for patients >60 kg: 1 g bid for 3 days.
Child: 40 mg/kg daily.
Child: 40 mg/kg daily.
Oral
Trichomoniasis
Adult: 1.5 g as a single daily dose or 0.5 g bid for 5 days. Treat sexual partners concomitantly.
Child: 25 mg/kg as a single dose.
Child: 25 mg/kg as a single dose.
Oral
Amoebiasis
Adult: 0.5 g bid for 5-10 days.
Child: 25 mg/kg as a single daily dose for 5-10 days.
Child: 25 mg/kg as a single daily dose for 5-10 days.
Oral
Giardiasis
Adult: 1-1.5 g as a single daily dose for 1-2 days.
Child: 30-40 mg/kg daily.
Child: 30-40 mg/kg daily.
Side effects associated with ornidazole include-
- Somnolence
- headache
- nausea
- vomiting
- dizziness
- tremor
- rigidity
- poor coordination
- seizures
- asthenia
Precaution should be exercised in
- Renal and hepatic impairment
- CNS diseases e.g. epilepsy or multiple sclerosis
- Pregnancy and lactation.
May impair ability to drive or operate machinery.
Contraindication
Contraindicated in patients hypersensitive to Ornidazole.
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Ornidazole.
There's no known contraindications of ornidazole in terms of food and drinks.
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