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ANTI- MALARIALS

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PrimaquineCisapride
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PrimaquineThioridazine
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PrimaquineCisapride
Critical
How does the drug interact with Malarid Ds Tablet 10'S:
Coadministration of Malarid Ds Tablet 10'S with Cisapride can increase the chance of a serious abnormal heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Malarid Ds Tablet 10'S with Cisapride is not advised generally as it can cause an interaction, it can be taken if prescribed by the doctor. However, if you experience sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, breathing difficulty, or rapid heartbeat, consult the doctor immediately. Do not stop any medications without a doctor's advice.
PrimaquineThioridazine
Critical
How does the drug interact with Malarid Ds Tablet 10'S:
When Thioridazine and Malarid Ds Tablet 10'S are taken together, it can increase the chance of a serious abnormal heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Malarid Ds Tablet 10'S with Thioridazine is not recommended as it can cause an interaction, it can be taken if prescribed by the doctor. However, if you experience sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, breathing difficulty, or rapid heartbeat, consult the doctor immediately. Do not stop any medications without a doctor's advice.
PrimaquineDronedarone
Critical
How does the drug interact with Malarid Ds Tablet 10'S:
When Malarid Ds Tablet 10'S is taken with Dronedarone, it can increase the chance of a serious abnormal heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Malarid Ds Tablet 10'S with Dronedarone is not advised generally as it can cause an interaction, it can be taken if prescribed by the doctor. However, if you experience sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, breathing difficulty, or rapid heartbeat, consult the doctor immediately. Do not stop any medications without a doctor's advice.
PrimaquineMesoridazine
Critical
How does the drug interact with Malarid Ds Tablet 10'S:
Using Malarid Ds Tablet 10'S with Mesoridazine can increase the chance of a serious abnormal heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Malarid Ds Tablet 10'S with Mesoridazine is not recommended as it can cause an interaction, it can be taken if prescribed by the doctor. However, if you experience sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, breathing difficulty, or rapid heartbeat, consult the doctor immediately. Do not stop any medications without a doctor's advice.
PrimaquineAurothioglucose
Critical
How does the drug interact with Malarid Ds Tablet 10'S:
Taking Malarid Ds Tablet 10'S with Aurothioglucose may cause blood disorders and other severe side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Malarid Ds Tablet 10'S with Aurothioglucose is not advised generally as it can cause an interaction, it can be taken if prescribed by the doctor. Do not discontinue any medications without a doctor's advice.
PrimaquinePimozide
Critical
How does the drug interact with Malarid Ds Tablet 10'S:
When Pimozide and Malarid Ds Tablet 10'S are taken together, it can increase the chance of a serious abnormal heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Malarid Ds Tablet 10'S with Pimozide is not recommended as it can cause an interaction, it can be taken if prescribed by the doctor. However, if you experience sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, breathing difficulty, or rapid heartbeat, consult the doctor immediately. Do not stop any medications without a doctor's advice.
PrimaquineAuranofin
Critical
How does the drug interact with Malarid Ds Tablet 10'S:
Taking Malarid Ds Tablet 10'S with Auranofin may cause blood disorders and other severe side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Malarid Ds Tablet 10'S with Auranofin is not recommended as it can cause an interaction, it can be taken if prescribed by the doctor. Do not discontinue any medications without a doctor's advice.
PrimaquineZiprasidone
Critical
How does the drug interact with Malarid Ds Tablet 10'S:
Taking Malarid Ds Tablet 10'S with Ziprasidone can increase the risk of abnormal heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Ziprasidone with Malarid Ds Tablet 10'S is not recommended as it can cause an interaction, it can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. However, consult a doctor if you experience sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
PrimaquineSaquinavir
Critical
How does the drug interact with Malarid Ds Tablet 10'S:
When Malarid Ds Tablet 10'S is taken with Saquinavir, it can increase the chance of a serious abnormal heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Malarid Ds Tablet 10'S with Saquinavir is not recommended as it can cause an interaction, it can be taken if prescribed by the doctor. However, if you experience sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, breathing difficulty, or rapid heartbeat, consult the doctor immediately. Do not stop any medications without a doctor's advice.
PrimaquineHalofantrine
Critical
How does the drug interact with Malarid Ds Tablet 10'S:
Taking Malarid Ds Tablet 10'S with Halofantrine can increase the chance of a serious abnormal heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Malarid Ds Tablet 10'S with Halofantrine is not recommended as it can cause an interaction, it can be taken if prescribed by the doctor. However, if you experience sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, breathing difficulty, or rapid heartbeat, consult the doctor immediately. Do not stop any medications without a doctor's advice.

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Drug Warnings

Before starting Malarid Ds Tablet 10'S, please inform your doctor if you are allergic to Malarid Ds Tablet 10'S. Do not take Malarid Ds Tablet 10'S on your own. Malarid Ds Tablet 10'S is used in caution with Pregnant/breast-feeding mother. Malarid Ds Tablet 10'S is not recommended in patients of heart disease, liver, kidney problems and rheumatoid arthritis. Malarid Ds Tablet 10'S is not recommended in patients of diabetes. Malarid Ds Tablet 10'S 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 10'S 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 10'S should be discontinued immediately when leukopenia (reduced white blood cells) occurs.

Side Effects of Malarid Ds Tablet 10'S

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

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.

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Medicinal Benefits

Malarid Ds Tablet 10'S belongs to the class 'anti-malarials' primarily used for the treatment of malaria. Malarid Ds Tablet 10'S 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 10'S used for the prevention of relapse of malaria caused by plasmodium vivax and Plasmodium ovale strains of the parasite. Malarid Ds Tablet 10'S can also be given in combination with clindamycin for the treatment of Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia (PCP).

Uses of Malarid Ds Tablet 10'S

Malaria.

About Malarid Ds Tablet 10'S

Malarid Ds Tablet 10'S 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 10'S 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 10'S used for the prevention of relapse of malaria caused by plasmodium vivax and Plasmodium ovale strains of the parasite.

Malarid Ds Tablet 10'S 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 10'S 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 10'S 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 10'S, please inform your doctor if you are allergic to Malarid Ds Tablet 10'S. Do not take Malarid Ds Tablet 10'S on your own. Malarid Ds Tablet 10'S is used in caution with Pregnant/breast-feeding mother. Malarid Ds Tablet 10'S is not recommended in patients with heart disease, liver, kidney problems and rheumatoid-arthritis.

Side Effects of Malarid Ds Tablet 10'S

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

ANTI- MALARIALS
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