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Meglumine antimoniate how supplied

Meglumine Antimoniate
GLUCANTIM® WHO Prescribing Information
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Indications and Usage
Contraindications
Warnings and Precautions
Adverse Reactions
Dosage and Administration
How Supplied

Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]

How Supplied

How Supplied

Injection containing the equivalent of 85 mg/ml (meglumine antimoniate) or 100 mg/ml (sodium stibogluconate) of antimony (Sb5+), in 5-ml ampoule.

Storage

Ampoules should be stored in well-closed containers, protected from light. It should be noted that antimonial compounds are polymers that may deteriorate with age.[1]

References

References

Adapted from the FDA Package Insert.

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