Indications
Infections with protozoa
Agents
1. agents for amebiasis, trichomoniasis, and giardiasis: nitroimidazoles:
- Metronidazole (Flagyl, generic).
- Tinidazole (Fasigyn, off label).
- Ornidazole (Tiberal)
Other:
- Atovaquone (Wellvone)
Other, not commercially available in this indication:
- Clioquinol
- Chlorquinaldol
- Emetine
2. antimalarials:
- See under antimalarials
3. agents against leishmaniasis and trypanosomiasis:
- Pentamidine isethionate (pentacarinate).
- Eflornithine (Vaniqa, not commercially available for this indication).
4. veterinary drugs:
- E.g. nitrofural, halofuginone, miltefosine.
