Synriam 150/750Mg Tablet
About Synriam 150/750Mg Tablet
This medication is a combination of the maleate derivative of Arterolane and piperaquine phosphate. It is used to treat patients suffering from malaria. The tablet works by killing the malaria-causing agent.
Possible side effects of this medication include headaches, nausea, vomiting, dyspepsia, anorexia and a general weakness or fatigue. Exercise caution if you have any fungal infection, bacterial infection, allergic reactions, drug addiction, high levels of cholesterol or depression.
Avoid using this medicine if you are suffering from severe malaria, in which your heart, kidney, lungs and liver are affected. Do not use if you have any heart complaints like arrhythmia. You should not take this medication if you are allergic to it.
What are the uses of Synriam 150/750Mg Tablet
What are the contraindications of Synriam 150/750Mg Tablet ?
What are the side effects of Synriam 150/750Mg Tablet ?
Altered Heart Rate
Weakness
Key highlights of Synriam 150/750Mg Tablet
Is It safe with alcohol?
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.
Are there any pregnancy warnings?
This tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy.
Are there any breast-feeding warnings?
The 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.
What are the dosage instructions?
Are there any missed dose instructions?
Take the missed dose as soon as possible.
Are there any overdose instructions?
Consult a doctor in case of overdose.
How does this medication work?
This medication prevents heme detoxification by interacting with iron-bound ferriprotoporphyrin IX. It stops the formation of the malarial pigment hemozoin by chemically inhibiting heme crystallization process of the malarial parasites.
FAQs about Synriam 150/750Mg Tablet
Ques : What is Synriam 150 750mg tablet?
Ans : Synriam tablet is a maleate derivative of Arterolane used in combination with piperaquine phosphate. It contains Arterolane and Piperaquine as active ingredients.
Ques : What is the use of Synriam 150 750mg tablet?
Ans : Synriam 150/750Mg is used for the treatment and prevention of malaria.
Ques : What are the side effects of Synriam 150 750mg tablet?
Ans : Possible side-effects include abdominal pain, vomiting, headache, general weakness and nausea.
Ques : Can I take Synriam when I am pregnant?
Ans : No, the use of Synriam tablet is not recommended during pregnancy as it may harm the fetus.
Ques : What are the instructions for storage and disposal Synriam 150/750Mg Tablet?
Ans : Synriam 150/750Mg should be kept in a cool dry place and in its original packaging. Make sure this medication remains unreachable to children and pets.
Ques : How long do I need to use synriam 150 750mg tablet before I see improvement of my conditions?
Ans : In most of the cases, the average time taken by this medication to reach its peak effect is within 1 day to 3 days, before noticing an improvement in the condition.
Ques : At what frequency do I need to use synriam 150 750mg tablet?
Ans : The duration of effect for this medicine is once a day to once a week, depending on the severity of the patient’s condition.
Ques : Should I use synriam 150 750mg tablet empty stomach, before food or after food?
Ans : The salts involved in this medication react properly if it is taken with the food.
References
Piperaquine- Drug Information Portal [Internet]. druginfo.nlm.nih.gov. 2019 [Cited 10 May 2019]. Available from:
https://druginfo.nlm.nih.gov/drugportal/name/piperaquine
Piperaquine- DrugBank [Internet]. Drugbank.ca. 2019 [Cited 10 May 2019]. Available from:
https://www.drugbank.ca/drugs/DB13941
Arterolane- Drug Information Portal [Internet]. druginfo.nlm.nih.gov. 2019 [Cited 10 May 2019]. Available from:
https://druginfo.nlm.nih.gov/drugportal/name/arterolane
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