Eflornithine
Strength: 200 mg/mL
Dosage Form: Injection
Description:
Eflornithine is used for the treatment of African trypanosomiasis (sleeping sickness) caused by Trypanosoma brucei gambiense. It inhibits the parasite's enzyme needed for survival.
Key Features:
- Life-saving therapy for late-stage sleeping sickness
- Administered under hospital supervision
- WHO essential medicine
Precautions:
Requires IV administration. Monitor blood counts and neurological status during treatment.