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About Pimaquin 15mg Tablet

PRIMAQUINE 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. 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. 

PRIMAQUINE 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 PRIMAQUINE used for the prevention of relapse of malaria caused by plasmodium vivax and plasmodium ovale strains of the parasite.

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

Uses of Pimaquin 15mg Tablet

Malaria

Medicinal Benefits of Pimaquin 15mg Tablet

PRIMAQUINE belongs to the class 'anti-malarials' primarily used for the treatment of malaria. PRIMAQUINE 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 PRIMAQUINE used for the prevention of relapse of malaria caused by plasmodium vivax and plasmodium ovale strains of the parasite. PRIMAQUINE 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. Stopping it early can result in treatment failure and increase the side effects too. Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed dose. Simply take the next dose as planned.

Side Effects of Pimaquin 15mg Tablet

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

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In-Depth Precautions and Warning

Drug Warnings

Before starting PRIMAQUINE, please inform your doctor if you are allergic to PRIMAQUINE. Do not take PRIMAQUINE on your own. PRIMAQUINE is used in caution with Pregnant/breast-feeding mother. PRIMAQUINE is not recommended in the patients of heart disease, liver, kidney problems and rheumatoid arthritis. PRIMAQUINE is not recommended in the patients of diabetes. PRIMAQUINE is not recommended for use in acutely ill patients suffering from systemic disease like rheumatoid arthritis and lupus erythematosus. There is a marked decrease in the number of granulocytes in such conditions. PRIMAQUINE is also not recommended for use if you are receiving a medication that can cause anemia 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. PRIMAQUINE should be discontinued immediately when leukopenia (reduced white blood cells) occurs.

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interaction:

 PRIMAQUINE can interact with pain killers (aspirin),  antibiotics (ciprofloxacin),  antimalarials (quinacrine), corticosteroids (dexamethasone), anti-epileptic (Phenytoin), vitamins (cyanocobalamin, cholecalciferol, riboflavin, pyridoxine, thiamine, ascorbic-acid).

Drug-Disease Interaction:

People affected with eye disorder (oculotoxicity), blood disease (porphyria), heart disease (arrhythmias), bone marrow suppression,  seizures, enzyme deficiency (G-6-PD deficiency), liver disease (hepatotoxicity), hemolytic anemia should not take PRIMAQUINE without doctors consultation.

Safety Advice

ALCOHOL

Interaction of PRIMAQUINE with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

PREGNANCY

PRIMAQUINE 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.

BREAST FEEDING

PRIMAQUINE 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

DRIVING

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

LIVER

PRIMAQUINE 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 PRIMAQUINE

KIDNEY

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