Soviet Medical Encyclopedia

Antimosan

Pharmacology, Infectious Diseases, Parasitology

Also known as: Antimony compound

Historical document, translated for reference. It reflects medical knowledge of the 1920s–30s and is not medical advice.

Summary

Antimosan is a trivalent, non-toxic antimony compound containing 12.5% antimony. It was used in the early 20th century for treating conditions such as trypanosomiasis, kala-azar, leishmaniasis, encephalitis, and multiple sclerosis.

Encyclopedia entry (1928–1936)

ANTIMOSAN, a trivalent, non-toxic compound of antimony containing 12.5% of the latter. It is a sterile solution in ampoules, with 2 cubic centimeters of solution equal to 0.1 Antimosan. It is used for trypanosomiasis, kala-azar, leishmaniasis, encephalitis, and multiple sclerosis. Dosage: intravenously and intramuscularly, starting from 0.05–0.1 Antimosan and up to 0.3–0.4.

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“Antimosan.” Soviet Medical Encyclopedia. English translation of Bolshaya Meditsinskaya Entsiklopediya, 1st ed. (Moscow, 1928–1936), ed. N. A. Semashko. https://sovietmedicalencyclopedia.pages.dev/article/antimosan/