Nitazoxanide and Venlafaxine Hydrochloride

• Generic Name: nitazoxanide
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Alinia

Nitazoxanide is an antiprotozoal medicine that treats infections caused by protozoa (single-cell parasites that live in moist places such as lakes, streams, and soil).

Nitazoxanide is used to treat diarrhea caused by Giardia or Cryptosporidium. These conditions are sometimes called "Traveler's diarrhea." Nitazoxanide is used in adults and children who are at least 1 year old.

Nitazoxanide may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

• Generic Name: venlafaxine
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Effexor XR, Effexor

Management of major depressive disorder.

Efficacy of extended-release capsules in hospital settings not established.

Management of generalized anxiety disorder.

Management of social phobia (social anxiety disorder).

Management of panic disorder with or without agoraphobia.

Not indicated for the management of exogenous obesity (either alone or in combination with weight loss agents such as phentermine), although weight loss reported in some patients receiving the drug for other disorders.

Management of vasomotor symptoms in women with breast cancer and in postmenopausal women; improved both frequency and severity of vasomotor symptoms (hot flushes [flashes]).