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EflornithineEflornithine is a drug developed by Aventis while looking at anti cancer medication. While ineffective at fighting cancer it was found to be effective in combatting sleeping sickness in particular the West African form. It could replace the highly toxic Melarsoprol. Supplies of Eflornithine are limited as Aventis no longer manufactures it due to low profit margins. Aventis gave the patent to the WHO who attempted to find a new supplier. The drug has also been shown to be an effective hair growth retardant in some patients, and is sold under the brand name Vaniqa (eflornithine hydrochloride 13.9%)
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