Miltefosine
Uses
Impavido, Miltefosine is used in the treatment of leishmaniasis affecting the skin, internal organs and mucous membranes, Impavido, Miltefosine is also used in the treatment of Kala-azar.
How it Works
Impavido, Miltefosine is known as an antimicrobial agent. Impavido, Miltefosine interacts with essential proteins and chemicals which are required for growth and survival of parasites that enter the body through the bite of an infected sand fly, thereby causing death.
Common Side effects
Patients who take Impavido, Miltefosine may suffer from such side effects;
Headache,
Nausea,
Decreased appetite,
Abdominal pain,
Diarrhoea,
Itching,
Sleepiness,
Vomiting,
Dizziness,
Increased transaminase and creatinine level in blood.