Malirid DS Tablet
Ipca Laboratories Ltd
Uses of Malirid DS Tablet:
Malaria
Composition of Malirid DS Tablet:
Primaquine 15mg
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40.22
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Description
Malaria
Uses
Primaquine is generally used in treatment of the treatment of malaria.
Side effects
- Abdominal pain
- Dizziness
- Epigastric pain
- Gastrointestinal discomfort
- Headache
- Heartburn
- Itching
- Nausea
- Rash
- Stomach pain
- Urticaria
- Vomiting
How to use
Consume this medicine in the dosage and duration as per your doctors advise. While taking Primaquine, swallow it completely without crushing, breaking or chewing it. Primaquine is to be taken with food.
How it works
Primaquine is a an antiparasitic drug which treats malaria. It makes the condition better 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Is Primaquine a sulfa drug/does Primaquine contain sulfa?
No. Primaquine is neither a sulfa drug nor contain sulfa
Q. Is Primaquine safe?
Primaquine is safe if used at prescribed dose and duration as advised by your doctor
Q. Is Primaquine a prodrug?
Derivatives of Primaquine are available in prodrug form, after metabolism Primaquine gets converted into carboxyPrimaquine
Q. What is Primaquine phosphate used for/ what does Primaquine treat?
Primaquine is used to treat and prevent repeated occurrence of symptoms of malaria
Q. Why is Primaquine given with clindamycin?
Primaquine and clindamycin are given together for the treatment of Pneumocystis pneumonia
Q. Why is Primaquine given in falciparum malaria?
Primaquine is active against primary erythrocytic stage of malarial parasite called Plasmodium falciparum, so it is given in falciparum malaria
Q. Does Primaquine treat chlamydia?
No. Primaquine is specifically used in the treatment of malaria and Pneumocystis pneumonia. Please follow your doctor's advice regarding its use.
No. Primaquine is neither a sulfa drug nor contain sulfa
Q. Is Primaquine safe?
Primaquine is safe if used at prescribed dose and duration as advised by your doctor
Q. Is Primaquine a prodrug?
Derivatives of Primaquine are available in prodrug form, after metabolism Primaquine gets converted into carboxyPrimaquine
Q. What is Primaquine phosphate used for/ what does Primaquine treat?
Primaquine is used to treat and prevent repeated occurrence of symptoms of malaria
Q. Why is Primaquine given with clindamycin?
Primaquine and clindamycin are given together for the treatment of Pneumocystis pneumonia
Q. Why is Primaquine given in falciparum malaria?
Primaquine is active against primary erythrocytic stage of malarial parasite called Plasmodium falciparum, so it is given in falciparum malaria
Q. Does Primaquine treat chlamydia?
No. Primaquine is specifically used in the treatment of malaria and Pneumocystis pneumonia. Please follow your doctor's advice regarding its use.
Expert Advice
- You may undergo blood examinations particularly blood counts, hemoglobin determination during your treatment with Primaquine.Inform your doctor if you are suffering from any of the following: heart disease, low potassium in the blood (hypokalemia) and/or low magnesium in the blood (hypomagnesemia).Do not take the given dose of Primaquine for >14 days.Do not take along with drugs which are known to cause disordered electrical activity of heart (QT prolongation).Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant or are breastfeeding.
Product Details
SKU: PC-47673
Product Description: Malirid DS Tablet is manufactured by Ipca Laboratories Ltd
Packing: Strip
Condition: New
Sold by: Pulse Pharmacy India Pvt. Ltd.
Product Description: Malirid DS Tablet is manufactured by Ipca Laboratories Ltd
Packing: Strip
Condition: New
Sold by: Pulse Pharmacy India Pvt. Ltd.
