Suramin

Suramin is a medication originally developed to treat African sleeping sickness by targeting the parasites responsible. It works by blocking certain enzymes that the parasites need to survive and reproduce. Additionally, suramin has been studied for its potential to inhibit cell growth in some cancers and to interfere with viral infections, including research related to diseases like COVID-19. However, it can have significant side effects, so its use is carefully managed by healthcare professionals. Overall, suramin is primarily an antiparasitic drug with ongoing research into other medical applications.