Nitazoxanide

- Overview
  - Nitazoxanide is a thiazolid drug used primarily in the treatment of Giardia intestinalis infection in humans. In addition to its antiparasitic activity, it as also demonstrated promise against a broad spectrum of gram-postive and gram-negative bacterial pathogens, including both aerobic and anaerobic species.
    
    Nitazoxanide is soluble in DMSO, poorly soluble in ethanol, and practically insoluble in water.
    
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    Background
    
    The mechanism of nitrazoxanide's activity against helminths is not yet known.
- Properties
  - CAS Number
    
    55981-09-4
    
    Molecular Formula
    
    C12H9N3O5S
    
    Molecular Weight
    
    307.28
    
    Storage
    
    2-8°C
    
    * For research use only