A phase I trial to evaluate the safety and pharmacokinetics of low-dose methotrexate as an anti-malarial drug in Kenyan adult healthy volunteers.

BACKGROUND: Previous investigations indicate that methotrexate, an old anticancer drug, could be used at low doses to treat malaria. A phase I evaluation was conducted to assess the safety and pharmacokinetic profile of this drug in healthy adult male Kenyan volunteers. METHODS: Twenty five healthy...

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Main Authors: Chilengi, R, Juma, R, Abdallah, A, Bashraheil, M, Lodenyo, H, Nyakundi, P, Anabwani, E, Salim, A, Mwambingu, G, Wenwa, E, Jemutai, J, Kipkeu, C, Oyoo, G, Muchohi, SN, Kokwaro, G, Niehues, T, Lang, T, Nzila, A
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: BioMed Central 2011