Primaquine- Malirid Ds 15 Mg

Information About Primaquine- Malirid Ds 15 Mg

About Primaquine- Malirid Ds 15 Mg

The Medicine Brand Malirid DS 15 mg is manufactured by IPCA Laboratories Ltd and mainly contents the generic drug Primaquine.

Pakaging

7 Tablet

Active Ingredients For Primaquine- Malirid Ds 15 Mg

Primaquine 15 mg

Diseases List For Which Primaquine- Malirid Ds 15 Mg Is Prescribed

This Drug Is Prescribed For Radical cure of vivax or ovale malaria

Other Significations For Primaquine- Malirid Ds 15 Mg

This Medication Primaquine is a highly active 8aminoquinolone that is used in treating all types of malaria infection It is most effective against gametocytes but also acts on hypnozoites blood schizonticytes and the dormant plasmodia in P vivax and P ovale It is the only known drug to cure both relapsing malaria infections and acute cases The is not fully understood but it is thought to block oxidative metabolism in Plasmodia

Precautions To Be Taken Before Primaquine- Malirid Ds 15 Mg

The effects of some drugs can change if you take other drugs or herbal products at the same time This can increase your risk for serious side effects or may cause your medications not to work correctly These drug interactions are possible but do not always occur Your doctor or pharmacist can often prevent or manage interactions by changing how you use your medications or by close monitoringTo help your doctor and pharmacist give you the best care be sure to tell your doctor and pharmacist about all the products you use including prescription drugs nonprescription drugs and herbal products before starting treatment with this product While using this product do not start stop or change the dosage of any other medicines you are using without your doctors approvalSome products that may interact with this drug include agalsidase mefloquine penicillamine sulfadoxinepyrimethamine products that may harm the liver such as acetaminophen isoniazid alcoholThis medication can speed up or slow down the removal of other medications from your body which may affect how they work Examples of affected drugs include cyclosporine and praziquantel among othersMany drugs besides chloroquine may affect the heart rhythm QT prolongation including amiodarone dofetilide mefloquine pimozide procainamide quinidine sotalol macrolide antibiotics such as erythromycin among others Therefore before using chloroquine report all medications you are currently using to your doctor or pharmacistCimetidine is a nonprescription drug that is commonly used to treat extra stomach acid Because cimetidine and other antacids may interact with chloroquine ask your pharmacist about other products to treat extra stomach acidTake chloroquine at least 2 hours before or after takingampicillin Chloroquine may decrease the amount of ampicillin in your body and the ampicillin may not work as wellAlthough no longer available in the United States a certain rabies vaccine HDCV may not work as well if given while you are taking chloroquineThis document does not contain all possible interactions Therefore before using this product tell your doctor or pharmacist of all the products you use Keep a list of all your medications with you and share the list with your doctor and pharmacist

Major Conditions And Care

Pregnancy And Primaquine- Malirid Ds 15 Mg

Can We Take Primaquine- Malirid Ds 15 Mg During Pregnancy?

Pregnancy Class C Animal reproduction studies have shown an adverse effect on the fetus and there are no adequate and wellcontrolled studies in humans but potential benefits may warrant use of the drug in pregnant women despite potential risks

Lactation And Primaquine- Malirid Ds 15 Mg

Can We Use Primaquine- Malirid Ds 15 Mg During Lactation

Lactation Class L5 Studies in breastfeeding mothers have demonstrated that there is significant and documented risk to the infant based on human experience or it is a medication that has a high risk of causing significant damage to an infant The risk of using the drug in breastfeeding women clearly outweighs any possible benefit from breastfeeding The drug is contraindicated in women who are breastfeeding an infant

Side Effects Of Primaquine- Malirid Ds 15 Mg

Nausea stomach upset skin rash acute toxicity

More Danger Effects Fatal Effect Due To Overdose Of Primaquine- Malirid Ds 15 Mg