Safety Profile of Nifurtimox for Treatment of Chagas Disease in the United States

Conclusions. Nifurtimox produces frequent side effects, but the majority are mild and can be managed with dose reduction and/or temporary suspension of medication. The high frequency of gastrointestinal symptoms and weight loss mirrors results from prior investigations. Special attention should be paid during the early stages of treatment to potentially severe symptoms including depression, rash, and anxiety.

Source: Clinical Infectious Diseases - September 25, 2016 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Forsyth, C. J., Hernandez, S., Olmedo, W., Abuhamidah, A., Traina, M. I., Sanchez, D. R., Soverow, J., Meymandi, S. K. Tags: ARTICLES AND COMMENTARIES Source Type: research