Combinations ; See Below
| Brand Name | Manufacturer Name | Distributor | Drug Strength | Packaging | Formulation | Formulation Strength | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ltd. | Ltd | mg | 30 | Tablet | per tablet | KES | |
| Suramin more info | |
|---|---|
| Drug Indication | Trypanosomiasis and onchocerciasis |
| Precautions | It should be freshly prepared. Collapse, coma or shock may occur though rare. |
| Side Effects | Arthritis, erythematous maculopapular eruptions, nephrotoxicity with albuminuria, transient, neurological complications, peripheral neuropathy, pruritus, relative adrenal insufficiency, urticaria, lymphadenopathy, ocular effects such as lacrimation, optic atrophy, palpebral edema and photophobia, prostration, stomatitis, blood dyscrasias, exfoliative dermatitis, hepatitis, idiosyncratic reactions including collapsing. |
| Dosage | 200mg IV stat dose then 20mg/kg I.V on day 1, 3, 7, 14 and 21 |
| Drug Category | DRUGS ACTING ON INFECTIONS |
| Drug Sub-Category | Schistosomicides |