Miltefosine
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INDICATIONS
FDA
- Treatment of cutaneous, mucosal, and visceral leishmaniasis in patients >12 years of age.
- Miltefosine no longer needs to be obtained through the CDC.
- See www.impavido.com or call 407-270-7790 for ordering information.
NON-FDA APPROVED USES
- Treatment of free-living amoeba, including primary meningoencephalitis (PAM) caused by Naegleria fowleri and granulomatous amebic encephalitis (GAM) caused by Balamuthia mandrillaris and Acanthamoeba species.
- Use in combination with voriconazole and terbinafine for the management of Scedosporium prolificans
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INDICATIONS
FDA
- Treatment of cutaneous, mucosal, and visceral leishmaniasis in patients >12 years of age.
- Miltefosine no longer needs to be obtained through the CDC.
- See www.impavido.com or call 407-270-7790 for ordering information.
NON-FDA APPROVED USES
- Treatment of free-living amoeba, including primary meningoencephalitis (PAM) caused by Naegleria fowleri and granulomatous amebic encephalitis (GAM) caused by Balamuthia mandrillaris and Acanthamoeba species.
- Use in combination with voriconazole and terbinafine for the management of Scedosporium prolificans
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