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.