Visceral leishmaniasis
Adult: 100-150 mg daily for 28 days.
Topical/Cutaneous
Mycosis fungoides, Skin metastases of breast cancer
Adult: 6% solution applied 1-2 times daily.
Indications and Dosage
Oral
Visceral leishmaniasis Adult: 100-150 mg daily for 28 days. Topical/Cutaneous Mycosis fungoides, Skin metastases of breast cancer Adult: 6% solution applied 1-2 times daily.
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Contraindications
Pregnancy, lactation, concurrent radiation therapy.
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Special Precautions
Metastases grown over breast implants.
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Adverse Reactions
Oral: leukocytosis; thrombocytosis; GI irritation, nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, constipation; ocular, hepatic, renal toxicity. Topical: pruritis; erythema; scaling; xerosis; tightness of the skin; dermatitis; pain; ulceration; necrosis.
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Action
Description:
Mechanism of Action: Miltefosine is a phospholipid derivative thought to work by disrupting cell-membrane function. |
MIMS Class
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