Primaquine

Primaquine is a medication to treat or prevent malaria, a disease caused by parasites. primaquine works by interfering with the growth of parasites in the body.

Introduction

Generic name: Primaquine

Dosage form: oral tablet (15 mg)

Drug class: Antimalarial quinolines

Uses

Malaria

Benefits

  • Malirid-DS Tablet is an antimalarial medicine and is used to treat malaria, a serious or life-threatening illness that is spread by a parasite that enters the human body by the bite of infected mosquitoes.

  • It kills the infection-causing parasite and stops the further spread of the infection. Take it only as prescribed and refrain from taking any other medicines along with this medicine (unless advised by the doctor) as they may affect the absorption of this medicine.

  • Do not use this medicine for treating any other condition without consulting your doctor.

Directions for use

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Malirid-DS Tablet is to be taken with food.

How it works?

Malirid-DS Tablet is an antiparasitic medication that treats malaria. It works by increasing the levels of haeme in the blood, a substance toxic to the malarial parasite. This kills the parasite and stops the infection from spreading.

Side effects

Stop taking primaquine and call your doctor at once if you have:

  • Fever

  • Dark colored urine

  • Pale or yellowed skin

  • Confusion or weakness.

Common side effects of primaquine may include:

  • Nausea, vomiting, stomach cramps

  • Irregular heartbeats

  • Rash

  • Dizziness.

Warnings

You should not use primaquine if you have an autoimmune disorder, such as lupus or rheumatoid arthritis, or if you also use quinacrine (Atabrine)

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