Table 1. Summary of the doses and routes of administration selected for the three trypanocides.
DRUG TRADE NAME | COMPOUND | DOSE (MG/KG) | ROUTE OF ADMINISTRATION | CONCENTRATION (%) |
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DIMINASAN | Diminazene diaceturate | 3.5 mg/kg | I.M. split into two aliquots one in each rump; using a 20g 1.5 inch needle. | 5% |
CYMELARSAN | Melarsomine dihydrochloride | 0.25 mg/kg | I.V. 19g 1.5 inch needle. | 0.5% |
SAMORIN | Isometamidium chloride | 0.5 mg/kg | I.V. 19g 1.5 inch needle | 0.5% |