Sodium antimony gluconate

Author:Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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Stibogluconate sodium

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DefinitionThis section has been translated automatically.

Antimony salt.

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Leishmaniasis

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  • Visceral leishmaniasis (L. donovani): 10-20 mg/kg bw/day i.v. (less painful) or i.m. for 20-30 days.
  • Oriental bulb (L. tropica): 20 mg/kg bw/day (less painful) or for 20-30 days.
  • Mucocutaneous leishmaniasis: 20 mg/kg bw/day i.v. or i.m. for 20-30 days.

Undesirable effectsThis section has been translated automatically.

Cave! The active ingredient is extremely cardiotoxic when used systemically!

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Pentostam (only available through the international pharmacy)

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer