Ornidazole
- BP-S-6-Medicinal Chemistry III
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Chemical Structure / Formula of Ornidazole
Formula: C7H10ClN3O3
Structure: Nitroimidazole derivative with a chlorinated side chain.
Mechanism of Action
Same as Metronidazole: activated in anaerobic organisms, causing DNA damage via ROS.
Uses
Amoebiasis, giardiasis, trichomoniasis.
Alternative to Metronidazole with better tolerability.
Side Effects
Dizziness, headache, GI upset.
Less disulfiram-like reaction compared to Metronidazole.
