Azunate L 40 Mg/240 Mg Syrup
About Azunate L 40 Mg/240 Mg Syrup
Azunate L 40 Mg/240 Mg Syrup is an antimalarial agent. It is used in the treatment of few kinds of malaria in adults and also children weighing at least 5 kg.
On using this medication you may experience side effects such as muscle pain, diarrhoea, dizziness, cough, stomach pain, runny nose, weakness, vomiting, difficulty sleeping/ speaking, reduced appetite, fever, chills, body stiffness, darkening of urine, skin rash, hives, chest pain, mood swings and rapid or irregular heartbeat. If your reactions persist or worsen seek medical help promptly.
Before using this medication tell your doctor if: you are allergic to any of the ingredients contained within Azunate L 40 Mg/240 Mg Syrup, you have low blood potassium/ slow or irregular heartbeat, you are taking any medication, you have a history of liver/ QT prolongation/ kidney / infection/ mental/ heart problems, you are unable to eat while taking Azunate L 40 Mg/240 Mg Syrup, you are pregnant or are breastfeeding a baby.
The dosage should be prescribed by the doctor based on your condition. The usual dose in adults for treating malaria is 35 kg or less; four tablets as the initial dose followed by another 4 tablets after 8 hours and then 4 tablets twice for two days.
What are the uses of Azunate L 40 Mg/240 Mg Syrup
What are the contraindications of Azunate L 40 Mg/240 Mg Syrup ?
What are the side effects of Azunate L 40 Mg/240 Mg Syrup ?
Key highlights of Azunate L 40 Mg/240 Mg Syrup
Is It safe with alcohol?
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.
Are there any pregnancy warnings?
Pregnant women must consult doctor before using this medication.
Are there any breast-feeding warnings?
Please consult your doctor before consuming this syrup if you are a breastfeeding woman.
Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?
Caution is advised when driving or operating machinery.
What are the substitutes for Azunate L 40 Mg/240 Mg Syrup ?
Below is the list of medicines, which have the same composition, strength and form as Azunate L 40 Mg/240 Mg Syrup , and hence can be used as its substitute.
- Falcinil Lf 40 Mg/240 Mg Syrup
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What are the dosage instructions?
Are there any missed dose instructions?
Missed dose should be taken as soon as possible. It is recommended to skip your missed dose, if it is the time for your next scheduled dose.
Are there any overdose instructions?
Consult your doctor in case of overdose.
How does this medication work?
Azunate L 40 Mg/240 Mg Syrup is used in the treatment of malaria. It interacts with heme, which is produced when hemoglobin is degraded. As a consequence a group of possibly toxic oxygen and carbon-oriented radicals are produced.
What are the interactions of Azunate L 40 Mg/240 Mg Syrup ?
Whenever you take more than one medicine, or mix it with certain foods or beverages, you"re at risk of a drug interaction.
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This medication interacts with ketoconazole, artemether, mefloquine, lumefantrine and others.
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