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Meglumine Antimoniate (Intravenous Route, Injection Route)
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Meglumine antimoniate belongs to the group of medicines called antiprotozoals. Meglumine antimoniate is used to treat an infection called leishmaniasis (Bay sore or chiclero ulcer, espundia, kala-azar or black sickness, Oriental sore, ulcera de Bejuco, uta), which is caused by protozoa (tiny, one-celled organisms).
Meglumine antimoniate should be administered by or under the supervision of your doctor.
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