{"product_id":"nitazoxanide-alinia-physician-prescribed-antiprotozoal","title":"Nitazoxanide (Alinia) - Physician-Prescribed Antiprotozoal","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"rx-product-detail\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNitazoxanide (Alinia)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFDA-approved antiprotozoal effective against Giardia and Cryptosporidium. Disrupts anaerobic energy metabolism by inhibiting the PFOR enzyme pathway. Broad-spectrum activity against protozoa, helminths, and certain anaerobic bacteria.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMechanism of Action\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRapidly converted to active metabolite tizoxanide, which inhibits the PFOR enzyme essential for anaerobic energy metabolism in parasites but absent in mammalian cells. Also demonstrates antiviral activity through host-directed mechanisms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eClinical Evidence\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFDA-approved for Giardia and Cryptosporidium (2002)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBroad-spectrum against 30+ organisms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e85-90% parasitological cure rates for Giardia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStudied for antiviral properties (influenza, rotavirus, hepatitis)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDosing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStandard: 500mg twice daily with food for 3 days. Duration may be extended based on indication. Taking with food significantly improves absorption.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eImportant\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrescription required - physician review within 24-48 hours\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShipped from licensed compounding pharmacy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTake with food for optimal absorption\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMay cause yellow-green urine discoloration (harmless)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCaution in hepatic or renal impairment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Gabriel Apotheca","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42566939246686,"sku":"RX-NITAZOXANIDE","price":99.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0653\/6698\/2750\/files\/v2-nitazoxanide.png?v=1774032448","url":"https:\/\/apotheca.market\/products\/nitazoxanide-alinia-physician-prescribed-antiprotozoal","provider":"Apotheca","version":"1.0","type":"link"}