Meglumine antimoniate

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Meglumine Antimoniate
GLUCANTIM® WHO Prescribing Information
Description
Indications and Usage
Contraindications
Warnings and Precautions
Adverse Reactions
Dosage and Administration
How Supplied

Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]

Synonyms and keywords: Meglumine antimonate

Overview

Meglumine antimoniate is a medicine used for treating leishmaniasis. It is manufactured by Aventis and sold as Glucantime in France, and Glucantim in Italy.

It belongs to a group of compounds known as the pentavalent antimonials. It is administered by intramuscular injection.

Category

Antiparasitic

Brand Names

GLUCANTIM, GLUCANTIME (NOT AVAILABLE)

FDA Package Insert

Description | Clinical Pharmacology | Microbiology | Indications and Usage | Contraindications | Warnings and Precautions | Adverse Reactions | Drug Interactions | Overdosage | Clinical Studies | Dosage and Administration | How Supplied | Labels and Packages

Mechanism of Action

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