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Benznidazole

Pentamidine

Lampit (nifurtimox)

Prescription only

Prescribed for Trypanosomiasis. Benznidazole may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Prescription only

Prescribed for Pneumocystis Pneumonia Prophylaxis, Trypanosomiasis, Leishmaniasis, Pneumocystis Pneumonia. Pentamidine may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Prescription only

Prescribed for Trypanosomiasis. Lampit may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

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Drug Class

Miscellaneous antibiotics

Miscellaneous antibiotics

Generic Availability

Lower cost generic

No lower cost generic approved

Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance

Quantity	100 tablet
Strength	12.5 mg
Per unit^*	$2.20
Cost^*	$220.00

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Quantity	10 powder for injection
Strength	300 mg
Per unit^*	$79.75 - $127.35
Cost^*	$797.50 - $1,273.50

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Quantity	100 tablet
Strength	30 mg
Per unit^*	$2.77
Cost^*	$276.88

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Dosage Forms

Oral tablet

Inhalation powder for reconstitution
Injectable powder for injection

Oral tablet

Half Life Drug half-life is the time required for plasma concentration to reduce to half its original value.

13 hours

9.4 hours

3 hours

CSA Schedule ¹ View glossary of CSA terms

Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.

Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.

Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.

Pregnancy Category

Summary unavailable.

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Category C Risk cannot be ruled out

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Drug Interactions

A total of 132 drugs are known to interact with Benznidazole:

8 major drug interactions (26 brand and generic names)
124 moderate drug interactions (347 brand and generic names)

A total of 392 drugs are known to interact with Pentamidine:

112 major drug interactions (380 brand and generic names)
279 moderate drug interactions (1036 brand and generic names)
1 minor drug interactions (2 brand and generic names)

A total of 11 drugs are known to interact with Lampit:

2 major drug interactions (10 brand and generic names)
9 moderate drug interactions (43 brand and generic names)

Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions

Consumption of alcoholic beverages or products containing alcohol or propylene glycol during... View more

No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.

Consumption of alcoholic beverages or products containing alcohol during treatment with nifurtimox... View more

Disease Interactions

First Approval Date

August 29, 2017

October 16, 1984

August 06, 2020

WADA Class View classifications

N/A

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