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Nitazoxanide Disease Interactions

There are 2 disease interactions with nitazoxanide:

Moderate

Nitazoxanide (applies to nitazoxanide) diabetes

Moderate Potential Hazard, High plausibility. Applicable conditions: Diabetes Mellitus

Alinia (brand of nitazoxanide) oral suspension contains 1.48 grams of sucrose per 5 mL. The sugar content should be considered when this product is used in patients with diabetes.

References

  1. "Product Information. Alinia (nitazoxanide)." Romark Laboratories L.C., Tampa, FL.
Moderate

Nitazoxanide (applies to nitazoxanide) renal/liver disease

Moderate Potential Hazard, Low plausibility. Applicable conditions: Renal Dysfunction, Biliary Obstruction

The pharmacokinetics of nitazoxanide in patients with compromised renal and/or hepatic function have not been studied. Therapy with nitazoxanide should be administered cautiously in patients with hepatic and biliary disease and/or renal disease.

References

  1. "Product Information. Alinia (nitazoxanide)." Romark Laboratories L.C., Tampa, FL.

Nitazoxanide drug interactions

There are 22 drug interactions with nitazoxanide

Nitazoxanide alcohol/food interactions

There is 1 alcohol/food interaction with nitazoxanide

Drug Interaction Classification

These classifications are only a guideline. The relevance of a particular drug interaction to a specific individual is difficult to determine. Always consult your healthcare provider before starting or stopping any medication.
Major Highly clinically significant. Avoid combinations; the risk of the interaction outweighs the benefit.
Moderate Moderately clinically significant. Usually avoid combinations; use it only under special circumstances.
Minor Minimally clinically significant. Minimize risk; assess risk and consider an alternative drug, take steps to circumvent the interaction risk and/or institute a monitoring plan.
Unknown No interaction information available.

Further information

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