Dehydroemetine Hydrochloride
Dehydroemetine Hydrochloride is an antiprotozoal medication used to treat infections caused by Entamoeba histolytica, such as amoebic dysentery and amoebic liver abscess. It is typically used as an alternative when first-line treatments like metronidazole are not suitable.
An antiprotozoal medication used to treat amoebiasis when other treatments are contraindicated.
Key facts at a glance
- RxNorm
- 236465
- Generic
- Dehydroemetine Hydrochloride
- Class
- pin-variant
- Brands
- —
- Availability
- rx
- Lactation
- unknown
- Routes
- —
- Forms
- —
- Regions
- US, EU, CN, JP
- Monitoring
- —
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Treatment of intestinal and extra-intestinal amoebiasis caused by Entamoeba histolytica, including amoebic dysentery and amoebic liver abscess. Used when standard therapies are not appropriate.
Exerts antiprotozoal activity by inhibiting protein synthesis in the amoeba organism, leading to disruption of cellular function and parasite elimination.
May cause cardiac effects (arrhythmias, hypotension), gastrointestinal disturbances, and muscle weakness. Use requires medical supervision. Generally considered less toxic than emetine but still carries significant risks. Should be used with caution in patients with pre-existing cardiac or renal conditions.
Official drug label
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