Tag: Leishaniasis

Brands Classes DEA Class; Rx Common Brand Names; Alinia Antiparasitic Agents Description Oral synthetic antiprotozoal agent for treatment of cryptosporidiosis or giardiasis caused by Cryptosporidium parvum or Giardia lamblia, respectively; is the first drug specifically approved for treating cryptosporidiosis; also effective in treating diarrhea due to other protozoa such as Giardia duodenalis, G. intestinalis and Entamoeba…

Brands Classes DEA Class; Rx Common Brand Names; Pentostam, stibogluconate sodium Antileishmaniasis Agents Description Reduction in the fructose diphosphate and an inhibition of glycolysis Indications Indicated for the treatment of Leishmaniasis (Orphan) Orphan designation for treatment of acute myeloid leukemia (AML) Contraindications Hypersensitivity Significant renal impairment; breast-feeding Adverse Effects Anorexia Nausea/vomiting Abdominal pain ECG changes Headache…

Brands Classes DEA Class; Rx Common Brand Names; Impavido Antileishmaniasis Agents Description Oral anti-leishmanial agentUsed for the treatment of visceral, cutaneous, and mucosal leishmaniasis in adults and pediatric patients 12 years of age and older and weighing at least 30 kgContraindicated during pregnancy; may impair male fertility Indications Indicated for the treatment of leishmaniasis. Visceral leishmaniasis…