Benznidazole

(Benznidazole®)

Benznidazole

Drug updated on 3/28/2024

Dosage FormTablet (oral: 12.5 mg, 100 mg)
Drug ClassNitroimidazole antimicrobial
Ongoing and
Completed Studies
ClinicalTrials.gov

Indication

  • Indicated in pediatric patients 2 to 12 years of age for the treatment of Chagas disease (American trypanosomiasis), caused by Trypanosoma cruzi.

Product Monograph / Prescribing Information

Document TitleYearSource
Benznidazole (benznidazole) Prescribing information.2017Exeltis USA, Inc. Florham Park, NJ

Systematic Reviews / Meta-Analyses

Clinical Practice Guidelines

Document TitleYearSource
Guidelines for the diagnosis and treatment of Chagas disease.2019Pan American Health Organization & World Health Organization