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What is the primary indication for Sodium Stibo Gluconate (IV)?

Treatment of Tuberculosis
Management of Hypertension
Treatment of Leishmaniasis (correct)
Prevention of Malaria

Which of the following best describes the mechanism of action of Sodium Stibo Gluconate?

Enhances cellular respiration
Inhibits energy metabolism in *Leishmania* (correct)
Directly kills bacterial cells
Stimulates immune response

What is a significant side effect associated with Sodium Stibo Gluconate?

Hypotension
Insomnia
Pancreatitis (correct)
Rash

Who should avoid using Sodium Stibo Gluconate?

<p>Patients with severe cardiac dysfunction (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What types of drugs might interact with Sodium Stibo Gluconate?

<p>Nephrotoxic and hepatotoxic drugs (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Sodium Stibo Gluconate (IV)

A medication used to treat Leishmaniasis, a parasitic disease.

How does Sodium Stibo Gluconate work?

Sodium Stibo Gluconate stops the Leishmania parasite from making energy, which kills it.

Pancreatitis

Inflammation of the pancreas, a serious side effect of Sodium Stibo Gluconate.

Liver Toxicity

Damage to the liver, another potential side effect of Sodium Stibo Gluconate.

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Contraindications of Sodium Stibo Gluconate

Sodium Stibo Gluconate is not suitable for patients with severe heart, kidney, or liver issues.