Ornidazole

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Ornidazole
Systematic (IUPAC) name
1-(3-Chloro-2-hydroxypropyl)-2-methyl-5-nitroimidazole
Identifiers
CAS number 16773-42-5
ATC code P01AB03 J01XD03 G01AF06
PubChem 28061
Chemical data
Formula C7H10ClN3O3 
Mol. mass 219.625
Pharmacokinetic data
Bioavailability  ?
Metabolism Metabolised via the liver, excreted in the Urine and Feces
Half life  ?
Excretion 85% of single oral dose is elimiated with 5 days - Urine (63%) and Feces (22%)
Therapeutic considerations
Pregnancy cat.

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Legal status
Routes Oral

Ornidazole is a drug that cures some protozoan infections. It is used by the poultry industry.

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