| Category of Drug | Miltefosine is an Anti-Infectives |
| Mechanism of Action | |
| Indications | Miltefosine is used for As directly observed therapy (DOT) of visceral Leishmaniasis caused by Leishmania Donovani. |
| Well Known Pharmaceutical Brands | |
| Available dosage forms | CAPSULES |
| Dose | |
| Contraindications | 1. Children below 2 years 2. Patients with HIV 3. Newborns 4. Pregnancy 5. Lactation |
| Precautions | Avoid contact with eyes, kidney or liver impairment may impair the ability to drive or operate machinery. |
| Adverse Effects | 1. Nausea and vomiting 2. GI irritation 3. Diarrhoea 4. Constipation 5. Ocular 6. Hepatic 7. Renal toxicity 8. Skin rash 9. Leukocytosis 10. Thrombocytosis |
| Pregnancy Category | X |
