Meglumine Antimoniate (Systemic)
Brand Names : Glucantim, Glucantime
CategoryDescriptionMeglumine antimoniate (MEG-loo-meen an-ti-MOE-nee-ate) belongs
to the group of medicines called antiprotozoals. Meglumine antimoniate is
used to treat an infection called leishmaniasis (Bay sore or chiclero ulcer,
espundia, kala-azar or black sickness, Oriental sore, ulcera de Bejuco, uta),
which is caused by protozoa (tiny, one-celled organisms).
Meglumine antimoniate should be administered by or under the supervision
of your doctor and is available in the following dosage form:
Parenteral
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Injection (France and Italy)
Brand NamesSome commonly used brand names are:
Glucantim
Glucantime
*† Not commercially available in the U.S. and Canada.
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