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Sacprim DS 15mg Tablet Substitute
Sacprim DS 15mg Tablet Substitute
Verified Ingredients and Effects
Composition:
PRIMAQUINE-15MG
Uses:
Malaria.
Medicinal Benefits:
Sacprim DS 15mg Tablet belongs to the class 'anti-malarials' primarily used for the treatment of malaria. Sacprim DS 15mg Tablet 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 Sacprim DS 15mg Tablet used for the prevention of relapse of malaria caused by plasmodium vivax and Plasmodium ovale strains of the parasite. Sacprim DS 15mg Tablet can also be given in combination with clindamycin for the treatment of Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia (PCP).
FAQs
No, as there may be a risk of hemolysis in patients with G6PD deficiency. Doctors consultation is mandatory.
Sacprim DS 15mg Tablet 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 Sacprim DS 15mg Tablet used for the prevention of relapse of malaria caused by plasmodium vivax and Plasmodium ovale strains of the parasite.
Common side effects of Sacprim DS 15mg Tablet include rash, vomiting, headache, dizziness, hives, stomach pain, nausea, abdominal pain, itching, heartburn, gastrointestinal discomfort, upper abdominal pain.
No, do not stop taking Sacprim DS 15mg Tablet. 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 and treating any subsequent infection with the same medicine would be very difficult.
No, Sacprim DS 15mg Tablet is not safe to use in heart problems. The use of this medicine may increase the risk of irregular heart rhythms. Therefore, it should be used with caution in patients with arrhythmias or any other heart diseases. Any symptoms of palpitations, difficulty in breathing should be reported to the doctor.