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Meglumine antimoniate adverse reactions

Meglumine Antimoniate
GLUCANTIM® WHO Prescribing Information
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Indications and Usage
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Adverse Reactions
Dosage and Administration
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]

Adverse effects

Adverse effects

Electrocardiographic changes are dose-dependent and usually reversible; typically, T-wave inversion and prolongation of the Q-T interval precede serious dysrhythmias.

Hepatic and renal function may be impaired.

Headache, malaise, dyspnoea, skin rashes, facial oedema and abdominal pain are also occasionally associated with treatment.[1]

References

References

Adapted from the FDA Package Insert.

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