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Miltefosine Side Effects:
The common side effects reported from using miltefosine mostly affect the gastrointestinal system, which include nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, and decrease in appetite. Other common side effects are dizziness, headache, and daytime sleepiness. [1]
Serious side effects from taking Miltefosine are rash, diarrhea, low platelet count, increased liver enzyme, increased bilirubin level, increased serum creatinine, and arthritis. [2]
Miltefosine Contraindications:
Miltefosine is contraindicated in individuals who have a hypersensitivity to this medication, pregnant women, and patients who have the Sjögren-Larsson syndrome. [3]
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