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Ornidazole

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Uses of Ornidazole

  • Ornidazole is used to treat individuals with certain types of vaginal, urinary tract, and intestinal infections, as well as specific infections within the body. 
  • These infections can be caused by anaerobic bacteria, which are bacteria that do not require oxygen, or amoeba, which are single-celled parasites.

Side effects of Ornidazole

  • Headache
  • Dizziness
  • Taste disturbances
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting

How Ornidazole works

  • Ornidazole, a derivative of 5-nitroimidazole, is effective against protozoa and anaerobic bacteria. Once absorbed passively into bacterial cells, the ferredoxin-type redox system converts Ornidazole's nitro group to an amine group. This conversion leads to the formation of a redox intermediate intracellular metabolite, which is believed to be the critical factor in killing microorganisms targeted by Ornidazole.

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Expert Advice

Dosage Forms Available

  • Ornidazole is available for use via oral route (tablets).

Age and Dose Restrictions

  • This medicine is meant for adults and children based on weight.

Contraindications

  • Ornidazole should not be used by individuals with a known hypersensitivity to Ornidazole or any other medication belonging to the nitroimidazole group of antimicrobial agents.

Medications to Avoid with This Drug

  • Ornidazole could potentially interact with blood thinners like warfarin and muscle relaxants such as vecuronium bromide.

Overdose and Missed Dose

  • If you take more medicine than you should, inform your doctor and follow the advice accordingly.
  • If you miss its dose, take it as soon as you remember. But, if the next dose is near, skip the missed dose and resume the regular dosing regime.

Management of Side Effects

  • Most side effects are temporary and generally harmless and resolve when discontinuing this medicine. However, if you experience any severe side effects or worsening of any of the symptoms, please consult your doctor.

Use In Driving And Operating Machinery

  • This medication may impair your ability to drive or operate machinery.

Use in Pregnancy and Lactation

  • This medicine is not recommended in pregnancy and breastfeeding.

Caution in Other Conditions

  • Patients with renal or hepatic conditions should exercise caution when taking this medicine.

Special Dietary & Lifestyle Recommendation

  • Taking antibiotics can disrupt the beneficial bacteria in your stomach that aid in digestion. 
  • To counteract this, it's recommended to consume foods rich in probiotics, such as yoghurt, kefir, sauerkraut, tempeh, kimchi, miso, kombucha, buttermilk, natto, and cheese. 
  • Additionally, include fibre-rich foods like whole grains, beans, lentils, berries, broccoli, peas, and bananas in your diet to support digestive health. 
  • However, it's important to avoid foods high in calcium, grapefruit, and grapefruit juice, as they may interfere with the absorption of antibiotics. 
  • Lastly, refrain from consuming alcohol and using tobacco products to promote overall health and aid in recovery.

Frequently asked questions

This medicine's onset of action may require a few hours for full efficacy to be realised.

If you're allergic to this medicine, don't take it. Seek medical help right away if you have any allergic reactions.

Please do not discontinue Ornidazole without consulting your doctor first. Abruptly stopping the medication may result in the return of symptoms.

Patients with renal or hepatic conditions should exercise caution when taking this medicine.

This medication does not affect your fertility, however, discuss it with your doctor before taking it

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