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Altimef Tablet, Pack of 1 Tablet
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Reviewed By Sunny S , MBBS
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Composition :

MEFLOQUINE-250MG

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Allenge India Pharma

Consume Type :

ORAL

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

Therapeutic Class

ANTI- MALARIALS

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

Innokon Laboratories Private Limited, No. 6, B- Wing, Riddhi Park, Dombivli, Dombivali , Mumbai-421201, Maharashtra, India
Other Info - AL98648

FAQs

Altimef Tablet is safe if used in the dose and duration recommended by your doctor. Take it just as instructed and do not skip any dose. Follow your doctor's directions carefully and inform your doctor if any of the side effects disturb you.

No, do not stop taking Altimef Tablet without asking your doctor even if you are feeling better. Your symptoms may enhance before the infection is completely cured. Thus, for better and complete treatment, it is instructed to continue your treatment for the recommended duration.

It has been reported that taking Altimef Tablet for a long time may cause irreversible damage to the retina of your eye which can even lead to vision loss, so take this medicine for the time suggested by the doctor.

High fever with chills is the main symptom of malaria. The symptoms include feeling of cold and shivering, high fever, sweating. It also includes headache, nausea, body pain and weakness.

No, do not take antifungal (ketoconazole) with Altimef Tablet and for at least 15 weeks after you stop taking it. Serious, life-threatening side effects on your heart can occur. Consult your doctor for further advice.

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Alcohol

Unsafe

A person should limit the consumption of alcohol as it may worsen the side effects. It may lead to liver damage.

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Pregnancy

Caution

Altimef Tablet is given to pregnant women only if the doctor thinks benefits outweigh risks. Please consult a doctor if you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

It is not safe to breastfeed while taking Altimef Tablet. A patient is advised to take this drug only at a doctor's consultation.

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Driving

Caution

Altimef Tablet may cause dizziness, so one should avoid driving or doing any activity that needs mental alertness.

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Liver

Caution

Altimef Tablet should be used with caution in patients with impaired liver function. Consult your doctor before using Altimef Tablet.

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Kidney

Caution

Altimef Tablet should be used with caution in patients with impaired kidney function. Consult your doctor before using Altimef Tablet.

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Children

Caution

Altimef Tablet should not be used for children below 3 months. Altimef Tablet should be used only when prescribed by a child specialist.

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Reference

  1. https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/files/pil.9670.pdf
  2. https://www.drugs.com/cdi/mefloquine.html

About Altimef Tablet

Altimef Tablet comes into the category of 'Antimalarials' mainly used to treat or prevent malaria. Malaria is a life-threatening disease that is spread by the bite of an infected mosquito (anopheles mosquito). When an infected mosquito bites a healthy person, then it transmits the infections into the bloodstream, which after several days starts affecting the red blood cells & liver cells, breaking them in the process. Usually, an infected person starts noticing the symptoms of malaria within 10 days to 4 weeks after the infection that include shaking chills, high fever, profuse sweating, headache, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, diarrhea, anemia, muscle pain, convulsions, coma and bloody stools.

Altimef Tablet contains ‘mefloquine’, which acts by killing the malarial parasites. It works by enhancing the levels of heme in the blood. Haeme is a substance toxic to the malarial parasite. In this way, the parasite gets killed by its toxic by-products released during its metabolism of hemoglobin. This kills the parasite and prevents the infection from spreading.

Take Altimef Tablet as prescribed by your doctor. You are advised to take Altimef Tablet for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you based on your medical condition. You may experience sleeping problems (bad dreams, sleepiness, unable to sleep), headache, dizziness, vertigo (loss of balance), itching, nausea, vomiting, stomach pain or diarrhoea. Most of these side effects of Altimef Tablet do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.

Before taking Altimef Tablet, please inform your doctor if you have any allergy to Altimef Tablet or its active part. Altimef Tablet should not be taken in conditions like liver disease, kidney disease, eye problems and epilepsy/ fits disorder. Altimef Tablet should not be given to children less than 3 months. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, please inform your doctor before taking Altimef Tablet. Do not drive or use a machine while taking Altimef Tablet as it causes dizziness. If you have some tolerance for sugar, you should not take Altimef Tablet. Contact your doctor before taking Altimef Tablet.

Uses of Altimef Tablet

Malaria

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Medicinal Benefits

Altimef Tablet falls into a group of medicines known as antimalarials, which are indicated for treating or preventing malaria. Altimef Tablet contains mefloquine, which is quinoline medicine, that works by enhancing the levels of heme in the blood. Haeme is a substance toxic to the malarial parasite. In this way, the parasite gets killed by its toxic by-products released during its metabolism of hemoglobin. This kills the parasite and prevents the infection from spreading.

Directions for Use

Take Altimef Tablet preferably after a meal or as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole with water; do not crush, break or chew it.

Side Effects of Altimef Tablet

  • Sleeping problems (bad dreams, sleepiness, unable to sleep)
  • Headache
  • Dizziness
  • Vertigo (loss of balance)
  • Itching
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Stomach pain
  • Diarrhoea

Drug Warnings

Altimef Tablet should not be taken in conditions like epilepsy/fits, heart problems, liver/ kidney disease, eye problems, inflammation in the lungs, and low blood sugar level. Before taking Altimef Tablet inform your doctor if you have suicidal thoughts, severe anxiety, abnormal dreams, insomnia (difficulty in sleeping), depression, feeling restless and confusion. Before taking Altimef Tablet, please inform your doctor if you have any allergy to Altimef Tablet or its active part Altimef Tablet should not be given to children less than 3 months. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, please inform your doctor before taking Altimef Tablet. Do not drive or use a machine while taking Altimef Tablet as it causes dizziness. If you have some tolerance for sugar, you should not take Altimef Tablet. Contact your doctor before taking Altimef Tablet.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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MefloquineZiprasidone
Critical
MefloquineCeritinib
Severe

Drug-Drug Interactions

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MefloquineZiprasidone
Critical
How does the drug interact with Altimef Tablet:
Taking Altimef Tablet with Ziprasidone can increase the risk of irregular heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Altimef Tablet with Ziprasidone is not recommended, but it can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. However, consult your doctor if you experience sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
MefloquineCeritinib
Severe
How does the drug interact with Altimef Tablet:
Taking ceritinib together with Altimef Tablet can increase the risk of an irregular heart rhythm and other side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Ceritinib with Altimef Tablet together can possibly result in an interaction, but it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, consult the doctor immediately if you experience symptoms such as dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath, or heart palpitations. Do not stop using any medications without consulting doctor.
MefloquineGatifloxacin
Severe
How does the drug interact with Altimef Tablet:
Taking Gatifloxacin with Altimef Tablet can increase the risk or severity of irregular heart rhythms. The risk increases in patients with a history of heart illness or electrolyte imbalance.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Gatifloxacin with Altimef Tablet together can result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, if you experience sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath, chest pain or tightness, rapid heartbeat, or memory loss, contact a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
MefloquineKetoconazole
Severe
How does the drug interact with Altimef Tablet:
Coadministration of Altimef Tablet and ketoconazole can increase the blood levels and can result in a possibly harmful heart rhythm irregularity.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Ketoconazole and Altimef Tablet together can result in an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has prescribed it. However, if you have sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, or fast or pounding heartbeats, you should consult a doctor immediately. Ketoconazole should not be taken with Altimef Tablet or within 15 weeks of your last dose of Altimef Tablet. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
MefloquineOlanzapine
Severe
How does the drug interact with Altimef Tablet:
The combined use of Altimef Tablet and Olanzapine can increase the risk of an irregular heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Altimef Tablet and Olanzapine can lead to an interaction, it can be taken if advised by your doctor. However, if you experience any symptoms like sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath, heart palpitations, diarrhea, or vomiting, contact your doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without first consulting your doctor.
MefloquineDisopyramide
Severe
How does the drug interact with Altimef Tablet:
The combined use of Altimef Tablet and Disopyramide can increase the risk of an irregular heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Altimef Tablet and Disopyramide can lead to an interaction, it can be taken if advised by your doctor. However, if you experience any symptoms like sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath, heart palpitations, diarrhea, or vomiting, contact your doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without first consulting your doctor.
MefloquineOxytocin
Severe
How does the drug interact with Altimef Tablet:
Taking oxytocin with Altimef Tablet can increase the risk of irregular heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Oxytocin with Altimef Tablet can possibly result in an interaction, but it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, if you experience if you develop sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath contact your doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without first consulting your doctor.
MefloquineMoxifloxacin
Severe
How does the drug interact with Altimef Tablet:
Using Moxifloxacin together with Altimef Tablet can increase the risk of an irregular heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
There may be a possibility of interaction between Moxifloxacin and Altimef Tablet, but it can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. If you experience irregular heart rhythm, dizziness, or difficulty breathing, contact a doctor right away. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
MefloquineSotalol
Severe
How does the drug interact with Altimef Tablet:
Using Altimef Tablet together with sotalol can increase the risk of an irregular heart rhythm. The risk increases in patients with a history of heart illness or electrolyte imbalance.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between Sotalol and Altimef Tablet, you can take these medicines together if prescribed by a doctor. If you experience dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath, or heart palpitations consult a doctor. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.
MefloquineGalantamine
Severe
How does the drug interact with Altimef Tablet:
Combining Altimef Tablet with Galantamine can increase the risk or severity of irregular heart rhythms. The risk increases in patients with a history of heart illness or electrolyte imbalance.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Galantamine with Altimef Tablet together can result in an interaction, but it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. If you experience symptoms like a very slow heart rate, low blood pressure, dizziness, fainting, or an irregular heartbeat, call your doctor right away. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.

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Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

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  • CARBAMAZEPINE
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  • VALPROATE
  • RIFAMPICIN
  • PENICILLIN
  • KETOCONAZOLE
  • EFAVIRENZ
  • TRAMADOL
  • WARFARIN

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Special Advise

  • Take Altimef Tablet as prescribed by your doctor, do not stop takin if you feel better.
  • Your doctor may advice regular eye check up, during the treatment with Altimef Tablet as it may cause damage to the retina.

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • A person should take nutritious food as when a person has a malarial fever, their body's requirement gets increased, and also taking high carbohydrate diet, Fresh fruits and vegetables help in recovering the body fast.
  • During fever, a person may experience appetite loss, thus eating food becomes a challenge. To deal with this, one should drink glucose water, fresh fruit juices, coconut water, to supplying the body's requirements through liquids.
  • High malaria fever makes the body weak and reduces appetite to take food that helps to synthesize immune bodies and help the body deal with parasites.
  • A person should not take very high-fiber foods like green leafy vegetables, and fruits with thick skin, as the body is already in the healing stage and it also has to digest these complex foods.
  • Take proper rest, which helps the body to relax and heal faster.

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