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Ornidazole
Group of stereoisomers
Ornidazole is an antibiotic used to treat protozoan infections. A synthetic nitroimidazole, it is commercially obtained from an acid-catalyzed reaction between 2-methyl-5-nitroimidazole and epichlorohydrin. Ornidazole is nothing but chloro-secnidazole.
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Antimicrobial spectrum is similar to that of metronidazole and is more well tolerated; however there are concerns of lower relative efficacy. It was first introduced for treating trichomoniasis before being recognized for its broad anti-protozoan and anti-anaerobic-bacterial capacities. has also been investigated for use in Crohn's disease after bowel resection.
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