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Malarid Ds Tablet 10'S, Pack of 10 TabletS
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Reviewed By Sureshvarma D , MPharma
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Composition :

PRIMAQUINE-100MG

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Cadila Healthcare Ltd

Consume Type :

ORAL

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

Expires on or after :

Therapeutic Class

ANTI- MALARIALS

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

Sarkhej-Dholka Road, Bhat, Ahmedabad-382 210, INDIA.
Other Info - MAL0079

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Alcohol

Caution

Interaction of Malarid Ds Tablet with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

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Pregnancy

Caution

Malarid Ds Tablet is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations, if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

Malarid Ds Tablet is recommended for use in breastfeeding women only after diagnostic tests are performed to confirm normal G6PD enzyme levels. Consult your doctor before using this medicine

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Driving

Caution

Malarid Ds Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

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Liver

Caution

Malarid Ds Tablet therapy is unlikely to cause liver injury in normal individuals but can trigger an acute worsening of porphyria in rare cases. Thus doctor's consultation is recommended before taking Malarid Ds Tablet

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Kidney

Caution

Malarid Ds Tablet administration impairs kidney function in a few cases, so a patient is recommended to consult a doctor before taking Malarid Ds Tablet .

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Children

Caution

Safe to use in children (<12) yet dose adjustment by a doctor will be done on the basis of age, weight and severity of the infection.

Reference

  1. https://www.webmd.com/drugs/2/drug-12232/primaquine-oral/details
  2. https://www.rxlist.com/primaquine-drug.htm#description
  3. https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/label/2017/008316s023lbl.pdf
  4. https://www.drugs.com/cdi/primaquine.html
  5. https://www.medindia.net/drug-price/primaquine/primaquine-phosphate.htm

About Malarid Ds Tablet

Malarid Ds Tablet belongs to the class 'anti-malarials' primarily used for the treatment of malaria. A disease caused by a plasmodium parasite, transmitted by the bite of infected mosquitoes. The severity of malaria varies based on the species of plasmodium. Symptoms are chills, fever and sweating, usually occurring a few weeks after being bitten. People travelling to areas where malaria is common typically take protective drugs before, during and after their trip. 

Malarid Ds Tablet contains 'primaquine'. 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. In this way Malarid Ds Tablet used for the prevention of relapse of malaria caused by plasmodium vivax and Plasmodium ovale strains of the parasite.

Malarid Ds Tablet should be taken as prescribed by your doctor, preferably with a meal to avoid stomach upset and at fixed intervals every day for best results. The dose of Malarid Ds Tablet can vary depending upon your condition and the severity of the infection. It is recommended to complete medicine and take this medicine as prescribed by your doctor before visiting a malaria-prone area. The common side effects of Malarid Ds Tablet include rash, vomiting, headache, dizziness, hives, stomach pain, nausea, abdominal pain, itching, heartburn, gastrointestinal discomfort, upper abdominal pain. Everyone need not experience the above side effects. In case of any discomfort, stop the medicine and speak with your doctor.

Before starting Malarid Ds Tablet , please inform your doctor if you are allergic to Malarid Ds Tablet . Do not take Malarid Ds Tablet on your own. Malarid Ds Tablet is used in caution with Pregnant/breast-feeding mother. Malarid Ds Tablet is not recommended in patients with heart disease, liver, kidney problems and rheumatoid-arthritis.

Uses of Malarid Ds Tablet

Malaria.

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Medicinal Benefits

Malarid Ds Tablet belongs to the class 'anti-malarials' primarily used for the treatment of malaria. Malarid Ds Tablet contains 'primaquine'. 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. In this way Malarid Ds Tablet used for the prevention of relapse of malaria caused by plasmodium vivax and Plasmodium ovale strains of the parasite. Malarid Ds Tablet  can also be given in combination with clindamycin for the treatment of Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia (PCP).

Directions for Use

Take it with food to decrease the risk of stomach upset. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better.

Side Effects of Malarid Ds Tablet

  • Rash
  • Vomiting
  • Headache
  • Stomach pain
  • Dizziness
  • Lightheadedness
  • Hives
  • Dark-coloured urine
  • Abdominal pain
  • Confusion
  • Weakness
  • Itching
  • Heartburn
  • Nausea
  • Gastrointestinal discomfort
  • Upper abdominal pain

Drug Warnings

Before starting Malarid Ds Tablet , please inform your doctor if you are allergic to Malarid Ds Tablet . Do not take Malarid Ds Tablet on your own. Malarid Ds Tablet is used in caution with Pregnant/breast-feeding mother. Malarid Ds Tablet is not recommended in patients of heart disease, liver, kidney problems and rheumatoid arthritis. Malarid Ds Tablet is not recommended in patients of diabetes. Malarid Ds Tablet  is not recommended for use in acutely ill patients suffering from a systemic disease like rheumatoid arthritis and lupus erythematosus. There is a marked decrease in the number of granulocytes in such conditions. Malarid Ds Tablet is also not recommended for use if you are receiving a medication that can cause anaemia or suppression of the immune system by affecting bone marrow cells as a side effect. Medicine is not recommended for use if you are consuming Quinacrine or any other combination medicine containing quinacrine (anti-malarial drug). Patients should avoid pregnancy during treatment. It is recommended to take this medicine for the entire prescribed duration even when symptoms improve or resolve. Failure to do so might result in drug resistance. Sexually active women can take effective Contraceptive pills and men should use a condom during and 3months after stopping the treatment. Malarid Ds Tablet should be discontinued immediately when leukopenia (reduced white blood cells) occurs.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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PrimaquineSaquinavir
Critical
PrimaquineAuranofin
Critical

Drug-Food Interactions

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No Drug - Food interactions found in our database. Some may be unknown. Consult your doctor for what to avoid during medication.

Drug-Diseases Interactions

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No Drug - Disease interactions found in our database. Some may be unknown. Consult your doctor for what to avoid during medication.

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • CIPROFLOXACIN
  • ASPIRIN
  • PYRIMETHAMINE
  • TRIMETHOPRIM
  • PENICILLAMINE
  • PHENYTOIN
  • DEXAMETHASONE
  • CHOLECALCIFEROL
  • ASCORBIC ACID
  • RIBOFLAVIN (VITB2)
  • PYRIDOXINE (VITB6)
  • VALPROIC ACID
  • ACETAMINOPHEN

Habit Forming

No

Special Advise

  • Always take Malarid Ds Tablet with meals for reduced gastric irritation.
  • Eye examination prior to and at 3–6 monthly intervals during use is required if patients are receiving Primaquine at continuous high doses for a longer duration.
  • It may cause low blood sugar level. Monitor your blood sugar level regularly, if you are diabetic.
  • When Malarid Ds Tablet used long term, your doctor may monitor the amounts of the different types of blood cells in your blood regularly.

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Adequate nutrition is the key to improvement in malaria induced weakness.
  • It is important to allow the patient to eat regularly in small amounts to tolerate the food. 
  • Increase fluid and protein intake for malaria induced weight loss.
  • Proper rest and mosquito-free premises is important for the patient to recover
  • Avoid eating fried and processed foods, junk oily and spicy foods can aggravate nausea and can disturb the digestion process in the body.
  • High fibre foods like whole-grain cereals must be avoided by malaria patients. Instead, the intake of fruits and pulses should be increased as they provide adequate nutrition

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