Nitazoxanide uses and side effects

Nitazoxanide is a broad-spectrum antibacterial drug that has been used for the treatment of infectious diarrhoea since 1966. It works by stopping the reproduction of certain substances that the parasite needs to survive. In 2008, the discovery of potent inhibition of the transcription factor signal transducer and activator of transcription STAT3 by NFX prompted studies as a potential anticancer agent.

Uses of Nitazoxanide

Nitazoxanide is used to treat diarrhea caused by certain intestinal parasitic infections, such as Giardia lamblia and Cryptosporidium. Nifuroxazide works by stopping the reproduction of certain substances that the parasite needs to survive.

Adverse reactions of Nitazoxanide

Nitazoxanide can cause some unwanted and common side effects which can be listed as:

Difficulty breathing Sore throat Swelling of lips, face and tongue Rash Nausea Diarrhea Vomiting Headache Adverse reactions may still occur with nitazoxanide 200mg and patients should notify their doctors and nurses immediately for immediate medical intervention.

Precautions while taking Nitazoxanide

Some considerations for using Nitazoxanide include:

Allergy history to report hypersensitivity reactions to nitazoxanide to any other allergies. Nitazoxanide 200mg may contain ingredients that are not as effective and may cause an allergic reaction or other serious problem.

Report any medicines you are taking, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, herbs and supplements, foods, dyes or preservatives.

Children younger than 11 years should not take this tablet but should take nitazoxanide solution.

Certain medical conditions can affect the use of medications, eg, biliary tract disease, immunosuppression. Epidemics include HIV and AIDS, liver disease, kidney disease, diabetes.

If you forget to take nitazoxanide, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is close to the time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and continue taking your scheduled dose or injection. Do not use more than the prescribed therapeutic amount of the drug.

Nitazoxanide 200mg overdose or swallowed can cause severe symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, shortness of breath, fainting.