Nifurtimox
Lampit is a brand-name antiparasitic medication containing nifurtimox, used to treat Chagas disease (American trypanosomiasis), a parasitic infection caused by Trypanosoma cruzi. It is primarily prescribed for pediatric patients in regions where the disease is endemic. The medication works by generating reactive oxygen species that damage the parasite.
Lampit is an antiparasitic drug used to treat Chagas disease in children.
Key facts at a glance
- RxNorm
- 2397986
- Generic
- Lampit
- Class
- brand-name
- Brands
- —
- Availability
- rx
- Lactation
- unknown
- Routes
- —
- Forms
- —
- Regions
- US, EU, CN, JP
- Monitoring
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Lampit is used to treat Chagas disease (American trypanosomiasis), a potentially serious parasitic infection that can affect the heart, digestive system, and nervous system if left untreated.
As a nitrofuran derivative, Lampit generates reactive oxygen species and free radicals that damage and kill the Trypanosoma cruzi parasite, helping to eliminate the infection.
Common side effects may include gastrointestinal symptoms, headache, and dizziness. Treatment typically requires prolonged therapy and should be monitored by a healthcare provider experienced in treating Chagas disease. Efficacy is generally higher when treatment begins early in the infection.
Official drug label
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Medically reviewed by WellAlly Editorial Team Last reviewed July 26, 2026. · Read our editorial policy