Description:
Ornidazole is an antibiotic medicine that helps your body fight infections caused by bacteria and parasites. It is used to treat infections of the liver, stomach, intestines, vagina, brain, heart, lungs, and skin.
Uses / Indications:
Anaerobic bacterial skin infections Surgical prophylaxis
Interactions / Warnings:
Alcohol CAUTION Ornidazole may cause symptoms such as flushing, increased heartbeat, nausea, thirst, chest pain and low blood pressure with alcohol (Disulfiram reactions). warnings Pregnancy WEIGH RISKS VS BENEFITS Ornidazole may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the fetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor. warnings Lactation No information is aVialable on the use of Ornidazole during lactation. Please consult your doctor. warnings Driving Do not drive unless you are feeling well. warnings Kidney Ornidazole is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data aVialable suggests that dose adjustment of Ornidazole may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor. warnings Liver CAUTION Ornidazole should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Ornidazole may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Side Effects:
Application site reactions (burning, irritation, itching and redness) Skin peeling
How to use:
To be used as directed by physician
How it works:
Ornidazole is an antibiotic. It kills the bacteria and other microorganisms that cause infections by damaging their DNA