Ornidazole
Overview
Primary Characterstics
Indications
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Pharmacokinetics
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Contraindications
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Side Effects
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Dosage
Ornidazole's dosage details are as follows:
| Dose
|
Single Dose
|
Frequency
|
Route
|
Instructions
|
Adult Dosage
|
| 1 g | 1 (1) | As recommended. | I/V Infusion | 30 min before surgery |
| 1.5 gm | 1.5 (1.5) | As recommended. | PO | For the treatment of Amoebic dysentery once daily for 3 days. |
| 1.5 gm | 1.5 (1.5) | As recommended. | PO | For the treatment of Giardiasis once daily for 1-2 days. |
| 500 mg | 500 (500) | As recommended. | PO | For the treatment of Trichomoniasis twice a day for 5 days. |
| 500 mg | 500 (500) | As recommended. | PO | For the treatment of Amoebiasis twice a day for 5-10 days. |
Paedriatic Dosage (20kg)
|
| 10 mg/kg | 10 (10) | 12 hourly | I/V | For 5 to 10 days |
| 25 mg/kg | 25 (25) | As recommended. | Oral | As a single dose |
Neonatal Dosage (3kg)
|
| No data regarding the neonatal dosage details of Ornidazole is available. |
High Risk Groups
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Warning / Precautions
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Storage Conditions
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Interference in Pathology
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Brands / Trade Names of
Ornidazole
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