Sodium Stibogluconate uses and warning
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Generic Name | Sodium Stibogluconate |
| Drug Class | Antiprotozoal (Pentavalent Antimonial) |
| Brand Name | Pentostam |
| Dosage Form | Injection solution (vial) |
| Route of Administration | Intravenous or intramuscular (under medical supervision only) |
| Indications | - Visceral leishmaniasis - Cutaneous leishmaniasis - Mucocutaneous leishmaniasis |
| Side Effects | - Nausea, vomiting - Headache, dizziness - Injection site pain - Cardiac arrhythmias (QT prolongation) |
| Contraindications | - Hypersensitivity to antimony compounds - Severe renal or hepatic impairment - Pregnancy (use only if clearly needed) |
| Mechanism of Action | Inhibits parasite energy metabolism and enzyme systems leading to death |
| Pharmacokinetics | - Absorption: Rapid after injection - Elimination: Renal - Half-life: 2–4 hours |
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