Last update Feb. 12, 2019

G01AF06; J01XD03; P01AB03

Likely Compatibility

Fairly safe. Mild or unlikely adverse effects. Compatible under certain circumstances. Follow-up recommended. Read Commentary.

A bactericidal antibiotic from the family of 5-nitro-imidazoles. Similar in properties and action to metronidazole.
Indicated in infections from anaerobic and parasitic bacteria (Trichomonas vaginalis, Giardia intestinalis, Entamoeba histolytica).
Oral or intravenous administration in two daily doses.

Since the last update we have not found published data on its excretion in breastmilk.

Its pharmacokinetic data (low molecular weight, poor plasma protein binding) make it likely it will transfer to milk in potentially significant amounts.
Its use in newborns and infants has been proposed (Trucan 1987).

Because there are fewer published studies than for other drugs from the same group, safer known alternatives may be preferable, especially during the neonatal period and in case of prematurity.

Alternatives

  • Metronidazole (Safe product and/or breastfeeding is the best option.)

Suggestions made at e-lactancia are done by APILAM team of health professionals, and are based on updated scientific publications. It is not intended to replace the relationship you have with your doctor but to compound it. The pharmaceutical industry contraindicates breastfeeding, mistakenly and without scientific reasons, in most of the drug data sheets.

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Other names

G01AF06; J01XD03; P01AB03 is Ornidazole in ATC Code/s.

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Tradenames

Main tradenames from several countries containing G01AF06; J01XD03; P01AB03 in its composition:

Pharmacokinetics

Variable Value Unit
Oral Bioavail. 90 %
Molecular weight 220 daltons
Protein Binding 11 - 13 %
VD 0.7 - 0.9 l/Kg
Tmax 1.2 - 4 hours
12 - 17 hours

References

  1. Teva-Pharm. Ornidazole. Drug Summary. 2017 Full text (in our servers)
  2. Roche. Ornidazol. Ficha técnica. 2001 Full text (in our servers)
  3. Lamp KC, Freeman CD, Klutman NE, Lacy MK. Pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of the nitroimidazole antimicrobials. Clin Pharmacokinet. 1999 Abstract
  4. Turcant A, Granry JC, Allain P, Cavellat M. Pharmacokinetics of ornidazole in neonates and infants after a single intravenous infusion. Eur J Clin Pharmacol. 1987 Abstract
  5. Andersson KE. Pharmacokinetics of nitroimidazoles. Spectrum of adverse reactions. Scand J Infect Dis Suppl. 1981 Abstract

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