Nifurtimox (Systemic)
Brand Names : Lampit, Bayer 2502
CategoryDescriptionNifurtimox (nye-FER-tim-oks) belongs to a group
of medicines called antiprotozoals. It is used to treat an infection called
American trypanosomiasis (Chagas" disease). Nifurtimox works by killing the
protozoa (tiny, one-celled animals) that cause the infection.
Nifurtimox is available only with your doctor's prescription in the following
dosage form:
Oral
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Tablets (Argentina and Germany)
Brand NamesSome commonly used brand names are:
Lampit
Another commonly used name is Bayer 2502
.
*† Not commercially available in the U.S. and Canada.
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