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Paromomycin

Generic Name
Paromomycin
Brand Names
Humatin
Drug Type
Small Molecule
Chemical Formula
C23H45N5O14
CAS Number
7542-37-2
Unique Ingredient Identifier
61JJC8N5ZK
Background

An oligosaccharide antibiotic produced by various streptomyces. [PubChem]

Indication

For the treatment of acute and chronic intestinal amebiasis (it is not effective in extraintestinal amebiasis). Also for the management of hepatic coma as adjunctive therapy.

Associated Conditions
Dientamoeba fragilis infection, Hepatic coma, Acute Intestinal amebiasis, Chronic Intestinal amebiasis
Associated Therapies
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Treatment of Chronic Cryptosporidiosis in AIDS Patients

Not Applicable
Terminated
Conditions
Cryptosporidiosis
HIV Infections
First Posted Date
2001-08-31
Last Posted Date
2016-12-14
Lead Sponsor
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
Target Recruit Count
16
Registration Number
NCT00001128
Locations
🇺🇸

Pablo C. Okhuysen, Houston, Texas, United States

Pilot Randomized Study of Paromomycin (Aminosidine) vs Streptomycin for Uncomplicated Pulmonary Tuberculosis

Not Applicable
Completed
Conditions
Tuberculosis, Pulmonary
First Posted Date
1999-10-19
Last Posted Date
2015-03-25
Lead Sponsor
FDA Office of Orphan Products Development
Target Recruit Count
24
Registration Number
NCT00004444
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