Miltefosine Benefits & Uses

Miltefosine is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Kala Azar

Miltefosine Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Kala Azar (Black Fever, Visceral Leishmaniasis) Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 50 mg Dosage Form: Capsule Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: 4 weeks Special Instructions: patients having weight more than 45 kg can take
Geriatric	Disease: Kala Azar (Black Fever, Visceral Leishmaniasis) Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 50 mg Dosage Form: Capsule Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: 4 weeks Special Instructions: patients having weight more than 45 kg can take
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Kala Azar (Black Fever, Visceral Leishmaniasis) Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 50 mg Dosage Form: Capsule Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: 4 weeks Special Instructions: patients having weight more than 45 kg can take

Miltefosine Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Miltefosine is used -

Severe

Steven-johnsons syndrome

Mild

Headache
Nausea or vomiting
Itching or burning
Sleepiness
पेट दर्द
Diarrhoea
Dizziness
Fever (Read More - Home remedies for fever)

Common

Loss of appetite

Miltefosine Related Warnings

Is the use of Miltefosine safe for pregnant women?

Miltefosine shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.

Severe
Is the use of Miltefosine safe during breastfeeding?

Women who are breastfeeding, may experience serious side effects after taking Miltefosine. So it is adviced to consult the doctor before using it.

Severe
What is the effect of Miltefosine on the Kidneys?

Miltefosine rarely harms the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Miltefosine on the Liver?

Side effects of Miltefosine rarely affect the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Miltefosine on the Heart?

Miltefosine is completely safe for the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Miltefosine with Other Drugs

Miltefosine should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Moderate

Warfarin

Apixaban

Dabigatran

Ethinyl Estradiol

Lepirudin

Lepirudin Injection

Miltefosine Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Miltefosine unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Liver Disease
Kidney Disease
Infertility

Frequently asked Questions about Miltefosine

Is this Miltefosine habit forming or addictive?

No, you will not get addicted to Miltefosine.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

After taking Miltefosine you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, Miltefosine is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

There is no benefit of taking Miltefosine for mental disorders.

No

Miltefosine Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Miltefosine

Taking Miltefosine with food does not harm your health.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Miltefosine

Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Miltefosine.

Unknown