Generic Name
Sodium StibogluconatePacks Price
- Inj: 5 Ampx6 ml: 242.25: 285.00
Stibotim
Therapeutic Group
Agents Against LeishmaniasisIndication Dosage
Sodium Stibogluconate is a medication primarily used for the treatment of visceral leishmaniasis, a tropical parasitic infection caused by protozoa of the Leishmania species. It is administered to patients to help combat and alleviate the symptoms associated with this serious and potentially life-threatening disease.
Visceral Leishmaniasis:
By IV Inj, Or By IM Inj:
- Adult: 20 Mg/kg Daily For 28 Days
Cutaneous Leishmaniasis:
By IV Inj, Or By IM Inj:
- Adult: 20 Mg/kg Daily For 20 Days
Content
- Inj: Per ml: Sodium Stibogluconate 100mg.
Pregnancy
Use Only If Potential Benefit Outweighs Risk.
Stability
- Leishmaniacide
Contra Indications
- None Known
Precautions
- None Known
Lactation
- Caution Advised
Side Effects
- Abdominal Pain
- Anorexia
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Pain On Injection Site
- Diarrhoea
- Ecg Changes
- Cough
- Headache
- Lethargy
- Arthralgia
- Flushing Myalgia
- Vertigo
- Fever
- Sweating
- Rash
- Pancreatitis
- Anaphylaxis.
- Rare: Bleeding From Gums And Nose
- Jaundice
- Substernal Pain
- Sweating
- Vertigo
Author
Shahid Arif