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Zoxan
Nitazoxanide
Description:
Nitazoxanide is a synthetic antiprotozoal agent.
Nitazoxanide is a synthetic antiprotozoal agent.
Indications:
Diarrhea caused by Cryptosporidium parvum and Giardia lamblia. Amoebiasis and helminth infections.
Diarrhea caused by Cryptosporidium parvum and Giardia lamblia. Amoebiasis and helminth infections.
Mode of Action:
Nitazoxanide interferences with the pyruvate: ferredoxin oxidoreductase (PFOR) enzyme-dependent electron transfer reaction which is essential to anaerobic energy metabolism. This results in membrane damage and ultimately dysfunction of the parasite.
Nitazoxanide interferences with the pyruvate: ferredoxin oxidoreductase (PFOR) enzyme-dependent electron transfer reaction which is essential to anaerobic energy metabolism. This results in membrane damage and ultimately dysfunction of the parasite.
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