Miltefosine: an oral drug for visceral leishmaniasis.
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2004-02-01
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Miltefosine, a phosphocholine analogue originally developed as antimalignant drug, has been found to be highly active against leishmania in vitro and animal model. Based on these experiences this drug was tried against human visceral leishmaniasis and found to be highly effective and achieved 97% and 94% cure in phase 2 and phase 3 trial in children.
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Prasad R, Kumar R, Jaiswal BP, Singh UK. Miltefosine: an oral drug for visceral leishmaniasis. Indian Journal of Pediatrics. 2004 Feb; 71(2): 143-4