Pentostam: Reviews: Testimonials, Uses and Side Effects

Medication indications

Pentostam Injection

Pentostam should be used in accordance with international and local treatment guidelines. Consideration should be given to visceral leishmaniasis resistance patterns prior to administration.

Pentostam is indicated for the following diseases:

Visceral leishmaniasis (kala azar).

Cutaneous leishmaniasis.

South American mucocutaneous leishmaniasis.

Pentostam may also be of value in the treatment of leishmaniasis recidivans and diffuse cutaneous leishmaniasis in the New World.

NOTE:-

• There is limited data available on the effectiveness of sodium stibogluconate to treat cutaneous and diffuse cutaneous leishmaniasis caused by Leishmania infantum and Leishmania aethiopica.

Route of administration: Injectable
Molecule: sodium stibogluconate

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