Pentostam (Sodium Stigbogluconate)

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Brand Name: Pentostam

Generic Name: Sodium Stigbogluconate

Manufacturer/Agent: Glaxosmithkline Pharma

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Formulation: inj

Strength: 100ml

Pack size: 1

Trade Price: KES 13,932.00

Retail Price: @ KES 18,576.00

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Class: Leishmaniacides (Anti-infectives)

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Precautions: Renal impairment. breast feeding.

Indications/Uses: A pentavalent antimonial used in all types of leischmanisis except l. aethiopica.

Interactions:

Side Effects: Hypotension. bradycardia. arrhythmias. cough. chest pain. thrombophlebitis at injection site.

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