Specification :

Nitazoxanide

Chemical Name / Synonyms : 2-( acetyloxy) -N-( 5-nitro-2-thiazolyl) benzamide;
O-[ N-( 5-Nitrothiazol-2-yl ) carbamoyl] phenyl acetate; [ 2-[ ( 5-nitro-1, 3-thiazol-2-yl) carbamoyl] phenyl] ethanoate

CAS No. : 55981-09-4
EINECS 259-931-8
Molecular Formula : C12H9N3O5S

Uses
1. Antiprotozoal agent
( 1) .The first-line choice for the treatment of illness caused by Cryptosporidium parvum or Giardia lamblia infection in immunocompetent adults and children, and is an option to be considered in the treatment of illness caused by other protozoa and/ or helminthes.

( 2) . Treatment of infectious diarrhea caused by Cryptosporidium parvum and Giardia lamblia in pediatric patients 1 year through 11 years of age, which has been approved by FDA, USA

( 3) . Metronidazole-resistant giardiasis

2. Anti-virus
( 1) . Phase II clinical trials for the treatment of hepatitis C, in combination with peginterferon alfa-2a and ribavirin.
( 2) . Chronic hepatitis B
( 3) .Reduced the duration of rotavirus disease in hospitalized pediatric patients.
( 4) .Activity against influenza A virus

3. Treatment of equine protozoal myeleencephalitis ( EPM) caused by sarcocystis neurona in horses

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