Amphotericin B Treatment in Visceral Leishmaniasis

Randomised Double Blind Dose Ranging Study of Amphotericin B in Visceral Leishmaniasis

This study is being conducted to assess the safety and efficacy of amphotericin B deoxycholate in doses of 0.75 mg/kg or 1.0 mg/kg for 15 doses. In each arm the drug is given in the conventional way every alternate day against the daily administration regimen being tested.

This study is being conducted to assess the safety and efficacy of amphotericin B deoxycholate in doses of 0.75 mg/kg or 1.0 mg/kg for 15 doses. In each arm the drug is given in the conventional way every alternate day against the daily administration regimen being tested.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Parasitologically proved kala-azar

Exclusion Criteria:

• HIV positive serology