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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