基于硝唑尼特的抗病毒活性研究,Romark 公司于2005年初在埃及开始了一系列II期临床试验。
硝唑尼特的新适应症-慢性丙型肝炎。 Alinia® (nitazoxanide) is the first thiazolide approved by the FDA for the treatment of diarrhea caused by Cryptosporidium and Giardia and is the only FDA-approved treatment for Cryptosporidium.
Alinia for Oral Suspension (patients 1 year of age and older) and Alinia Tablets (patients 12 years and older are indicated for the treatment of diarrhea caused by Giardia lamblia or Cryptosporidium parvum. Alinia for Oral Suspension and Alinia Tablets have not been shown to be superior to placebo for treatment of diarrhea caused by Cryptosporidium parvum in HIV-infected or immunodeficient patients.
Nitazoxanide has been used for over ten years in more than twelve million patients worldwide, many of whom are children.
An oral suspension, and tablet formulation are available.