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About Mefcy 250mg Tablet

MEFLOQUINE 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.

Uses of Mefcy 250mg Tablet

Malaria

Medicinal Benefits of Mefcy 250mg Tablet

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

Directions for Use

Take MEFLOQUINE in the same manner as recommended by the doctor. Take this medicine with a meal or with one glass of milk to avoid the risk of stomach upset. Swallow the tablet whole with a glass of water. Do not chew or crush it. You are advised to take MEFLOQUINE for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you, depending upon your medical condition. It is always recommended to follow the instructions of your doctor.

Side Effects of Mefcy 250mg Tablet

• Abdominal pain
• Anxiety
• Abnormal dreams
• Chills
• Diarrhea
• Depression
• Dizziness
• Headache
• Fever
• Altered heart rate
• Itching
• Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
• Muscle pain
• Nausea
• Ringing in ear
• Rash
• Visual impairment
• Fatigue
• Vomiting

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For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.

In-Depth Precautions and Warning

Drug Warnings

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

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interaction:

MEFLOQUINE may interact with other antimalarial medicines (chloroquine, quinidine, quinine), antidepressants (amitriptyline), antipsychotics (phenothiazine), medicines for fits/epilepsy (carbamazepine, phenytoin, phenobarbital, valproate), antifungal (ketoconazole), antibiotics (rifampicin, penicillins, cephalosporins), medicines for HIV infections (efavirenz), painkiller (tramadol), blood thinner (warfarin).

Drug-Disease Interaction:

If you have depression, heart disease, fits/ epilepsy, and liver disease.

Safety Advice

ALCOHOL

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

PREGNANCY

• MEFLOQUINE 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.

BREAST FEEDING

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

DRIVING

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

LIVER

• MEFLOQUINE is unlikely to cause liver injury in normal individuals. Thus, a doctor's consultation is recommended if any interaction is experienced.

KIDNEY

• MEFLOQUINE administration impairs kidney function in a few cases; thus, the doctor's consultation is required.