What Is the Mechanism of Action of Nitazoxanide (Alinia)

question 14

Multiple Choice

What is the mechanism of action of nitazoxanide (Alinia) ?

• A)Interferes with the pyruvate ferredoxin enzyme pathway,which is essential for energy metabolism in anaerobic bacteria
• B)Binds to microtubules comprising the spindles and inhibits fungal mitosis
• C)Inhibits squalene 2,3-epoxidase,making it fungicidal to sensitive organisms
• D)Inhibits formation of the fungus microtubules,which in turn irreversibly blocks uptake of glucose so the fungi stop replicating

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