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Author:Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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DefinitionThis section has been translated automatically.

Antiprotozoal agent.

Half-lifeThis section has been translated automatically.

40 days.

IndicationThis section has been translated automatically.

Hemolymphatic stage of African sleeping sickness, river blindness.

Limited indicationThis section has been translated automatically.

Malnutrition, kidney damage.

Dosage and method of useThis section has been translated automatically.

1 g slowly i.v. on days 1, 3, 7, 14 and 21.

Remember! At the beginning of the therapy, a test dose of 10-20 mg should be administered slowly IV!

Undesirable effectsThis section has been translated automatically.

Local reactions at the injection site, vomiting, pruritus, urticaria, paraesthesia, hyperaesthesia of hands and feet, photophobia, peripheral neuropathies, gastrointestinal disorders, fever, headache and aching limbs.

PreparationsThis section has been translated automatically.

Germanine, Naphuride (both preparations are only available through international pharmacies).

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer