What is sodium stibogluconate used for?
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Used in medicine since the 1940s, sodium stibogluconate (SSG) is a pentavalent antimonial agent historically used as a primary treatment for leishmaniasis, a parasitic disease caused by sandfly bites. The medication, once available as Pentostam, now faces significant issues with global supply and parasitic resistance, leading to its limited and highly specialized use.
