Ornidazole
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Product Name :
Ornidazole
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Therapeuric Category :
Antiprotozoal
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EDMF/CTD :
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CEP :
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USDMF :
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Molecular Weight :
219.63 g/ mol
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Molecular Formula :
C7H10ClN3O
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Trade Name :
Xynor
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Originator :
Nanjing Sanhome Pharmaceutical
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CAS NO :
16773-42-5
Application
This medicine is used for the treatment of infection of the intestine caused by Entamoeba histolytica strains of protozoa.
General Description
Ornidazole is an antibiotic used to treat some protozoan infections. It has also been investigated for use in Crohn's disease after bowel resection. Synthesis is a straightforward reaction between 2-methyl-nitroimidazole and epichlorohydrin under acid catalyst conditions.