Dehydroemetine clinical information
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| Dehydroemetine |
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| MEBADIN® Prescribing Information |
| General Information |
| Clinical Information |
| Dosage and Administration |
| Precautions |
| Use in Pregnancy |
| Adverse Effects |
| Drug Interactions |
| Storage |
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Clinical Information
Uses
Amebic Dysentery
- As an alternative to parenteral metronidazole or other 5-nitroimidazole derivatives in severely ill patients unable to take drugs orally.
- Following an inadequate response to 5-nitroimidazoles.
Amebic Abscess
- Dehydroemetine is effective when used alone, but it is usually necessary to give a second course 6 weeks later in patients with extensive hepatic abscesses.[1]