Lampit
Chagas Disease, Obesity
Treatment
1 Active Study for Lampit
Treatment for
Chagas Disease
What is Lampit
Nifurtimox
The Generic name of this drug
Treatment Summary
Chagas disease is a serious infection caused by the parasite Trypanosoma cruzi. It is commonly found in animals and humans in Central and South America, Mexico, and the United States. An estimated 8 million people are currently infected and may experience life-threatening complications. Nifurtimox is a medication developed by Bayer to treat Chagas disease. It was approved by the FDA in 2020 for use in pediatric patients and is available in scored tablets that can be divided without the need for pill-cutting devices.
Lampit
is the brand name
Lampit Overview & Background
Brand Name
Generic Name
First FDA Approval
How many FDA approvals?
Lampit
Nifurtimox
2020
2
Effectiveness
How Lampit Affects Patients
Nifurtimox is a medication used to treat Chagas disease, which is caused by the parasite Trypanosoma cruzi. It works by reducing the activity of certain enzymes in the parasite. Studies have also shown that nifurtimox can decrease the amount of antibodies in the body that are caused by the parasite, and can lead to at least a 20% decrease in antibody levels.
How Lampit works in the body
Nifurtimox works to fight the parasite that causes the Chagas disease. We don't know exactly how it works, but it appears to turn on enzymes that create reactive molecules that attack the parasite. It also seems to stop the parasite from making energy, and stops it from entering and leaving cells.
When to interrupt dosage
The suggested portion of Lampit is contingent upon the identified circumstance. The quantity of dosage is contingent upon the technique of delivery featured in the table beneath.
Condition
Dosage
Administration
Obesity
, 120.0 mg, 30.0 mg
, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Oral
Chagas Disease
, 120.0 mg, 30.0 mg
, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Oral
Warnings
Lampit Contraindications
Condition
Risk Level
Notes
Hypersensitivity
Do Not Combine
Alcoholism
Do Not Combine
Common Lampit Drug Interactions
Drug Name
Risk Level
Description
Lampit Toxicity & Overdose Risk
An overdose of nifurtimox may cause weight loss, loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, dizziness, headaches, restlessness, insomnia, seizures, drowsiness, joint or muscle pain, confusion, stomach pain, swelling of the mouth or skin, and other skin reactions. These effects of nifurtimox may be more severe with an overdose.
Lampit Novel Uses: Which Conditions Have a Clinical Trial Featuring Lampit?
A single ongoing clinical trial is exploring the potential of Lampit to reduce body weight ≥2.5 kg in affected individuals.
Condition
Clinical Trials
Trial Phases
Chagas Disease
1 Actively Recruiting
Phase 2
Obesity
0 Actively Recruiting
Patient Q&A Section about lampit
These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.
How is Nifurtimox administered?
"Nifurtimox must be taken as a tablet orally, typically with food three times a day for 60 days. It is important to take nifurtimox at consistent times every day."
Answered by AI
What is a Lampit?
"LAMPIT is a prescription medicine used to treat Chagas disease in children less than 18 years of age weighing at least 5.5 pounds (2.5 kg). The safety and effectiveness of LAMPIT in children weighing less than 5.5 pounds (2.5 kg) has not been determined."
Answered by AI
Is Lampit and antibiotic?
"Lampit is a prescription medicine used to kill or prevent the growth of protozoans, which are tiny single-celled organisms. Lampit is used to treat Chagas disease, a condition caused by the parasite Trypanosoma cruzi."
Answered by AI
What is the meaning of Nifurtimox?
"Nifurtimox is a nitrofuran derivative that has been used for decades to treat infections with T. cruzi, and more recently it has been found to be useful for treatment of HAT when used in combination with eflornithine."
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