TREATMENT OF CHOICE

• Treatment of Choice

  Primary Treatment:

  • Sodium stibogluconate (Generic form) or Pentosan (brand name)
  • Meglumine (n-methyl -glucamine; Glucantime (Specific Form)

  In cases of Resistance:

  • Amphotericin B (IV or Intravenous)
  • Miltefosine - VL or Visceral Leishmaniasis
  • Pentamidine - VL or Visceral Leishmaniasis; Limited use due to side effects.