নির্দেশনা
Diloxanide is indicated for intestinal amoebiasis
উপাদান
ফার্মাকোলজি
Diloxanide is a luminal amoebicide which is hydrolysed in the gut, thus releasing the free diloxanide which acts as an amoebicide. It is given alone in asymptomatic cyst passers. For patients with active amoebic infections, it can be administered with a 5-nitroimidazole e.g. metronidazole or tinidazole.
মাত্রা ও সেবনবিধি
Adult : The recommended dose is 500 mg 3 times/day for 10 days. May repeat course if needed. Child: >25 kg : 20 mg/kg daily in 3 divided doses for 10 days, repeated if necessary.
প্রতিনির্দেশনা
Hypersensitivity.
পার্শ্ব প্রতিক্রিয়া
The frequency of these side-effects is unknown flatulence, itching, urticaria, vomiting
গর্ভাবস্থায় ও স্তন্যদানকালে
Pregnancy Category- Not Classified. FDA has not yet classified the drug into a specified pregnancy category.
সতর্কতা
Caution should be exercised in pregnant and breastfeeding women. Avoid excess dosage.
থেরাপিউটিক ক্লাস
Amoebicides