Benznidazole

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  • Protozoal infections

Benznidazole Generic Name & Formulations

General Description

Benznidazole 12.5mg, 100mg+; tabs; +scored.

Pharmacological Class

Nitroimidazole.

How Supplied

Tabs—100

Manufacturer

Benznidazole Indications

Indications

Chagas disease (American Trypanosomiasis) caused by Trypanosoma cruzi.

Benznidazole Dosage and Administration

Adult

Not applicable.

Children

<2yrs: not established. 2–12yrs: 5–8mg/kg given daily in 2 divided doses (approx. 12hrs apart) for 60 days. Tabs can be made into slurry as an alternative administration method. See full labeling.

Benznidazole Contraindications

Contraindications

Within 2 weeks of disulfiram use. Cockayne syndrome.

Benznidazole Boxed Warnings

Not Applicable

Benznidazole Warnings/Precautions

Warnings/Precautions

Discontinue at first sign of serious cutaneous reactions (eg, AGEP, TEN, erythema multiforme, eosinophilic drug reaction), skin reactions presenting additional signs of systemic involvement (eg, lymphadenopathy, fever, purpura), or if neurological symptoms occur. Hematological manifestations of bone marrow depression: treat under strict medical supervision. Monitor CBC, total and differential leukocyte counts before, during and after therapy. Hepatic or renal impairment. Potential for genotoxicity. Embryo-fetal toxicity. Pregnancy: exclude status prior to initiation. Advise females of reproductive potential to use effective contraception during and for 5 days after the last dose. Nursing mothers: not recommended.

Benznidazole Pharmacokinetics

See Literature

Benznidazole Interactions

Interactions

See Contraindications. Psychotic reactions may occur when concomitant disulfiram.

Benznidazole Adverse Reactions

Adverse Reactions

Abdominal pain, rash, decreased weight, headache, nausea, vomiting, neutropenia, urticaria, pruritus, eosinophilia, decreased appetite; hypersensitivity skin reactions, paresthesia, peripheral neuropathy, infertility (in males).

Benznidazole Clinical Trials

See Literature

Benznidazole Note

Not Applicable

Benznidazole Patient Counseling

See Literature