Medicine Description ornidaz 500 mg
Ornidaz tablets are a powerful oral medication containing the active ingredient ornidazole at a concentration of 500 mg per tablet. Ornidazole belongs to a class of drugs called nitroimidazole derivatives, which are highly effective antiparasitic and antibacterial agents. Ornidazole works by damaging the DNA of target cells, leading to cell death and eliminating the infection. Due to this mechanism of action, Ornidazole tablets are an effective treatment option for a variety of infections caused by susceptible microorganisms.
The active ingredient in Ornidaz tablets
Each Ornidaz tablet contains the following active ingredient responsible for its therapeutic effect:
Ornidazole: 500 mg. This dosage is commonly used to treat many types of parasitic and anaerobic bacterial infections in adults and adolescents.
Available Strengths
Ornidaz tablets are usually available in the following strengths:
Ornidazole: 500 mg.
Indications for Use of Ornidaz Tablets
Ornidaz tablets are used to treat a variety of infections caused by parasites and anaerobic bacteria sensitive to ornidazole, including:
Amoebiasis: A parasitic infection of the intestines, liver, and other organs. Ornidazole is used to treat intestinal amebiasis and hepatic amebiasis.
Trichomoniasis: A parasitic infection of the genitourinary tract in men and women. Ornidazole is prescribed to treat this infection in both sexual partners.
Infections of the gastrointestinal tract caused by anaerobic bacteria: such as pseudomembranous colitis and other intra-abdominal infections.
Urinary tract and genital infections caused by anaerobic bacteria: such as bacterial vaginosis and other pelvic inflammatory diseases.
It may also be used to treat or prevent other types of anaerobic infections, as determined by your doctor.
Drug Interactions for Ornidaz Tablets
Ornidaz can interact with certain other medications, which may affect the drug's effectiveness or increase the risk of side effects. Therefore, it is extremely important to fully inform your doctor about all medications and supplements you are taking, including over-the-counter medications, herbal products, vitamins, and minerals. Some important drug interactions with ornidazole include:
Alcohol: Consuming alcohol during ornidazole treatment and for at least 48 hours afterward can cause disulfiram-like reactions, such as nausea, vomiting, headache, flushing, and rapid heartbeat. Oral anticoagulants such as warfarin: Ornidazole may increase the anticoagulant effect of these drugs, increasing the risk of bleeding.
Phenytoin and Phenobarbital: Ornidazole may increase the blood levels of these drugs.
Lithium: Ornidazole may increase the blood levels of lithium and increase the risk of toxicity.
Cimetidine: May increase the blood levels of ornidazole by inhibiting its metabolism in the liver.