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Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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Definition
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Antiprotozoal agent.

Half-life
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40 days.

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Indication
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Hemolymphatic stage of African sleeping sickness, river blindness.

Limited indication
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Malnutrition, kidney damage.

Dosage and method of use
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1 g slowly i.v. on days 1, 3, 7, 14 and 21.

Remember! At the beginning of the therapy, a test dose of 10-20 mg should be administered slowly IV!

Undesirable effects
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Local reactions at the injection site, vomiting, pruritus, urticaria, paraesthesia, hyperaesthesia of hands and feet, photophobia, peripheral neuropathies, gastrointestinal disorders, fever, headache and aching limbs.

Preparations
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Germanine, Naphuride (both preparations are only available through international pharmacies).

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Antiprotozoal agents; Pruritus; Sleeping sickness; Urticaria (overview);

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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