Zoana
Form: Powder for Suspension
Strength: 100mg/5ml
Generic Name: Nitazoxanide
Company: Orion Pharma Ltd.
MRP:৳ 50.35 (62ml bot)
Is Antibiotic: No
Indications
Zoana is used to treat diarrhea caused by Cryptosporidium parvum, Giardia lamblia, and Entamoeba histolytica.
Pharmacology
Zoana is a synthetic drug taken by mouth to fight protozoal infections. Zoana works by blocking an important enzyme called Pyruvate Ferredoxin Oxido Reductase (PFOR), which is needed for the energy production of the protozoa. This stops the growth of the protozoa that cause infections like Cryptosporidium parvum and Giardia lamblia.
Dosage & Administration
Age 1-3 years: 1 teaspoon (5 ml) of suspension every 12 hours for 3 days.
Age 4-11 years: 2 teaspoons (10 ml) of suspension every 12 hours for 3 days.
Age 12 years or older: 5 teaspoons (25 ml) of suspension or 1 tablet every 12 hours for 3 days.
Zoana is recommended to take this with food.
Interaction
Zoana is highly attached to plasma proteins. Therefore, caution should be taken when using Zoana with other drugs that also bind strongly to plasma proteins, especially those with a narrow therapeutic range.
Contraindications
Zoana is not recommended for patients who are allergic to Nitazoxanide or any of its ingredients.
Side Effects
Common side effects include mild stomach pain, vomiting, and headache. Rare side effects may include nausea, loss of appetite, gas, increased hunger, enlarged salivary glands, higher creatinine or liver enzyme levels, itchy skin, stuffy nose, sweating, dizziness, and discolored urine.
Pregnancy & Lactation
Zoana is categorized as pregnancy category B by the FDA. However, there are no well-controlled studies in pregnant women. Animal studies do not always predict how Zoana will affect humans, so Zoana should only be used during pregnancy if necessary. Nitazoxanide can pass into breast milk, so caution should be taken when using Zoana while breastfeeding.
Precautions & Warnings
Zoana should be used with caution in patients with liver or kidney disease.
Overdose Effects
N/A
Therapeutic Class
Anti-diarrheal Antiprotozoal
Storage Conditions
Keep in a dry place, away from light and heat. Keep out of the reach of children.
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