Miltefosine enhances phagocytosis but decreases nitric oxide production by peritoneal macrophages of C57BL/6 mice

► Miltefosine increased the phagocytosis by macrophages of C57BL/6 mice. ► Miltefosine inhibited the production of NO by macrophages. ► Miltefosine increased the production of NO by macrophages infected by L. amazonensis.