Used primarily in veterinary medicine to treat protozoal infections such as trypanosomiasis in cattle, sheep, goats, and other animals. It is effective against various species of Trypanosoma that cause diseases like nagana in animals. Also used to control babesiosis in dogs, particularly in regions where tick-borne infections are common. Administered by intramuscular or subcutaneous injection, it acts by interfering with the DNA function of the parasites, leading to their death. Due to its toxicity and potential side effects, it is not used in humans and must be handled carefully in animals.