Pentostam
- Date:
- 1948-c.1985
- Reference:
- WF/M/PL/228
- Part of:
- Wellcome Foundation Ltd
- Archives and manuscripts
About this work
Description
Pentostam is a stable, sterile solution of sodium stibogluconate containing the equivalent of 100 mg pentavalent antimony per ml. It combines high therapeutic efficacy against leishmaniasis with exceptionally low toxicity. It is absorbed into the tissues without irritation, permitting intramuscular use where the intravenous route is impracticable. Indicated in the infections caused by Leishmania organisms, Visceral leishmaniasis, Cutaneous leishmaniasis and Mucocutaneous leishmaniasis.
Folder includes 2 colour transparencies of product and packaging, data information sheet,advertisements, pamphlets and a poster directed at the consumer in English, Arabic and Chinese.
Publication/Creation
1948-c.1985
Physical description
1 Item
Copyright note
Copyright assigned to the Wellcome Trust
Where to find it
Location Status Access Closed stores