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==General Information==
 
A derivative of emetine which is less toxic than the parent substance. It is claimed by some to be the most effective tissue amoebicide, but it is too irritant to be taken orally. Following intramuscular injection it is widely distributed in tissues, particularly in the liver and lungs. It is excreted in the urine.<ref>{{Cite web  | last =  | first =  | title = WHO Model Prescribing Information: Drugs Used in Parasitic Diseases - Second Edition: Protozoa: Amoebiasis and giardiasis: Dehydroemetine | url = http://apps.who.int/medicinedocs/en/d/Jh2922e/2.1.3.html#Jh2922e.2.1.3 | publisher =  | date =  | accessdate = }}</ref>
<ref>{{Cite web  | last =  | first =  | title = WHO Model Prescribing Information: Drugs Used in Parasitic Diseases - Second Edition: Protozoa: Amoebiasis and giardiasis: Dehydroemetine | url = http://apps.who.int/medicinedocs/en/d/Jh2922e/2.1.3.html#Jh2922e.2.1.3 | publisher =  | date =  | accessdate = }}</ref>


==References==
==References==

Latest revision as of 00:33, 31 December 2013

Dehydroemetine
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]

General Information

A derivative of emetine which is less toxic than the parent substance. It is claimed by some to be the most effective tissue amoebicide, but it is too irritant to be taken orally. Following intramuscular injection it is widely distributed in tissues, particularly in the liver and lungs. It is excreted in the urine.[1]

References

  1. "WHO Model Prescribing Information: Drugs Used in Parasitic Diseases - Second Edition: Protozoa: Amoebiasis and giardiasis: Dehydroemetine".