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 Related Warnings

Is the use of Miltefosine safe for pregnant women?

Miltefosine has many dangerous side effects in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, do not consume Miltefosine without medical advice.

Severe
Is the use of Miltefosine safe during breastfeeding?

Miltefosine may cause serious side effects in breastfeeding women, so do not take this drug without doctor's advice.

Severe
What is the effect of Miltefosine on the Kidneys?

Miltefosine may have mild side effects on the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Miltefosine on the Liver?

Miltefosine may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Miltefosine on the Heart?

Using Miltefosine does not have any harmful effects on 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, but take Miltefosine only as per medical advice.

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

Miltefosine is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.

No

Miltefosine Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Miltefosine

Taking Miltefosine with food is safe.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Miltefosine

Information about the interaction of Miltefosine and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.

Unknown