Primaquine
About Primaquine
Primaquine is used to prevent the occurrence of malaria caused by mosquito bites. Being an aminoquinoline, it works by stopping the formation of the blood forms of the parasite that may cause a relapse of malaria. It is used after other medicines have already killed the parasites off in the red blood cells. It kills them in other body tissues.
If you have granulocytopenia, lupus, or rheumatoid arthritis, then Primaquine should not be prescribed. Alert your doctor if you suffer from low magnesium and potassium levels in your body. Taking quinacrine alongside Primaquine may increase the risk of its side effects.
Primaquine is to be taken orally, with or without food as instructed. If you miss a dosage and it is almost time for the next one, skip it; never have 2 dosages in a day. Do not change or purposely skip the dosage, for it will help the parasite to multiply and make the infection resistant.
Some of the possible side effects include nausea, stomach cramps, vomiting and an upset stomach. If you have signs of red blood cell loss such as brown urine, pale skin, consult a doctor right away.
Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Internal Medicine Specialist before using this medicine.
What are the uses of Primaquine
Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Internal Medicine Specialist before using this medicine.
What are the side effects of Primaquine ?
Epigastric Pain
Gastrointestinal Discomfort
Heartburn
Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Internal Medicine Specialist before using this medicine.
Key highlights of Primaquine
Is It safe with alcohol?
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.
Are there any pregnancy warnings?
Primec 15mg tablet is unsafe to use during pregnancy.
There is positive evidence of human fetal risk, but the benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk, for example in life-threatening situations. Please consult your doctor.Are there any breast-feeding warnings?
Primec 15mg tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Please consult your doctor.
Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?
There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.
Does this affect kidney function?
There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.
Does this affect liver function?
There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.
Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Internal Medicine Specialist before using this medicine.
Medicines containing Primaquine
Below is the list of medicines, which contains Primaquine as ingredient
- Leoprime Forte 7.5Mg Tablet
Leo Pharmaceuticals
- Primarid 2.5Mg Tablet
Themis Medicare Ltd
- Leoprime 7.5Mg Tablet
Leo Pharmaceuticals
- R C Vax 7.5Mg Tablet
Unicure India Pvt Ltd
- Primec 15Mg Tablet
McW Healthcare
- Malirid 7.5Mg Tablet
Ipca Laboratories Ltd
- Pmq Inga 2.5Mg Tablet
Inga Laboratories Pvt Ltd
- Pmq Inga 15Mg Tablet
Inga Laboratories Pvt Ltd
- Pmq Inga 7.5Mg Tablet
Inga Laboratories Pvt Ltd
- Malirid 2.5Mg Tablet Dt
Ipca Laboratories Ltd
Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Internal Medicine Specialist before using this medicine.
How does this medication work?
This medication works by interfering with the part of the parasite which is accountable for supplying energy to it. It works to kill the parasite and thereby prevents the infection from spreading.
Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Internal Medicine Specialist before using this medicine.
References
Primaquine-Drug Information Portal [Internet].druginfo.nlm.nih.gov 2022 [Cited 9 June 2022].Available from:
https://druginfo.nlm.nih.gov/drugportal/name/primaquine
Primaquine-DrugBank Online [Internet].go.drugbank.com 2022 [Cited 9 June 2022].Available from:
https://go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB01087
PRIMAQUINE tablet,solution-DailyMed [Internet].dailymed.nlm.nih.gov 2022 [Cited 9 June 2022].Available from:
https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/search.cfm?labeltype=all&query=PRIMAQUINE
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