Sodium stibogluconate

Generic Name
Sodium stibogluconate
Brand Names
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Drug Type
Small Molecule
Chemical Formula
C12H35Na3O26Sb2
CAS Number
16037-91-5
Unique Ingredient Identifier
APJ6285Y89
Background

Sodium stibogluconate is a medicine used to treat leishmaniasis and is only available for administration by injection. It belongs to the class of medicines known as the pentavalent antimonials. Sodium stibogluconate is sold in the UK as Pentostam (manufactured by GlaxoSmithKline). Widespread resistance has limited the utility of sodium stibogluconate, and in...

Indication

For the treatment of various types of a protozoal infection called leishmaniasis, which may result from sandfly bites in tropical and temperate parts of the world. Also investigated for use/treatment in cancer/tumors (unspecified) and solid tumors.

Associated Conditions
Leishmaniasis, Mucocutaneous Leishmaniasis, Visceral Leishmaniasis
Associated Therapies
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