Meglumine Antimoniate : How to Use - Glucantim, Glucantime

Meglumine Antimoniate - Systemic

Brand Names

Glucantim, Glucantime Meglumine Antimoniate *** Before Using *** How to Use *** Fore Safe Use *** Side Effects

How to Use

To help clear up your infection completely, meglumine antimoniate is based on its amount of pentavalent antimony and must be given for the full time of treat and on a regular schedule.

Dosage

The dose of meglumine antimoniate is based on the amount of pentavalent antimony it contains. The dose of meglumine antimoniate will be various for various diseaseds. The following information includes only the average doses of meglumine antimoniate.

The amount of injection that you receive each day, the time allowed between doses and the length of time you receive the drug depend on the severity of the medical problem for which you are receiving meglumine antimoniate .

For injection dosage form:
- For leishmaniasis - Bay sore or chiclero ulcer, espundia, kala-azar or black sickness, Oriental sore, ulcera de Bejuco, uta:
  - Adults and children Dose is based on body weight and must be determined by your family doctor. The usual dose is 20 milligrams - mg of pentavalent antimony in meglumine antimoniate per kilogram - kg - 9.09 mg per pound of body weight per day injected into a muscle for twenty to twenty-eight days. This treat may be repeated or continued as needed.
    If your infection is not severe and involves only your skin, then your family doctor may decide to just inject the drug into the skin lesion. The dose will also be determined by your family doctor.