Volume : VI, Issue : VI, June - 2016

Comparative Study of Miltefosine in Two Different Doses in Treatment of Visceral Leishmaniasis in Children

Dr. Rakesh Kumar, Dr. Gopal Saran

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 Objective : To compare the efficacy and side effects of miltefosine in 2 different doses in treatment of V. leishmaniasis in children. Method : 40 patients alternately assigned to 2.5 & 2mg/kg/day of miltefosine & outcome were analysed for efficacy and side effects. Conclussion : efficacy of miltefosine was 90% & there was no any significant differences in efficacy was found between two different doses of Miltefosine whereas decrease in gastro intestinal side effects was noted with lower doses of Miltefosine.

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Article: Download PDF   DOI : 10.36106/ijar  

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Dr. Rakesh Kumar, Dr. Gopal Saran Comparative Study of Miltefosine in Two Different Doses in Treatment of Visceral Leishmaniasis in Children Indian Journal of Applied Research, Vol.6, Issue : 6 JUNE 2016

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