ATC codes:
P01CB01
EMLc
Indication
Visceral leishmaniasis
ICD11 code:
1F54.0
Medicine type
Chemical agent
List type
Core
(EML)
(EMLc)
(EMLc)
Formulations
Parenteral > General injections > IM:
1.5 g per 5 mL in 5 mL ampoule
EML status history
Sex
All
Age
Also recommended for children
Therapeutic alternatives
The recommendation is for this specific medicine
Patent information
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Wikipedia
Summary of evidence and Expert Committee recommendations
Following the review of the age-appropriateness of formulations on the EMLc, the Expert Committee recommended the listing for sodium stibogluconate / meglumine antimoniate on the EML and EMLc be amended to list each medicine separately with updated dosage form descriptions as follows:
Sodium stibogluconate: Injection: 100 mg/mL in 30 mL vial
Meglumine antimoniate: Injection: 1.5 g/5 mL in 5 mL ampoule