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About Primaquine 7.5 Tablet 10's

Primaquine 7.5 Tablet 10's 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. The 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 7.5 Tablet 10's 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 7.5 Tablet 10's used for the prevention of relapse of malaria caused by plasmodium vivax and Plasmodium ovale strains of the parasite.

Primaquine 7.5 Tablet 10's 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 7.5 Tablet 10's 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 7.5 Tablet 10's 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 7.5 Tablet 10's, please inform your doctor if you are allergic to Primaquine 7.5 Tablet 10's. Do not take Primaquine 7.5 Tablet 10's on your own. Primaquine 7.5 Tablet 10's is used in caution with Pregnant/breast-feeding mother. Primaquine 7.5 Tablet 10's is not recommended in patients with heart disease, liver, kidney problems and rheumatoid-arthritis.

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Composition

PRIMAQUINE-7.5MG

Consume Type

ORAL

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Not Returnable

Expires on or after

Apr-24

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Uses of Primaquine 7.5 Tablet 10's

Malaria.

Medicinal Benefits

Primaquine 7.5 Tablet 10's belongs to the class 'anti-malarials' primarily used for the treatment of malaria. Primaquine 7.5 Tablet 10's 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 7.5 Tablet 10's used for the prevention of relapse of malaria caused by plasmodium vivax and Plasmodium ovale strains of the parasite. Primaquine 7.5 Tablet 10's can also be given in combination with clindamycin for the treatment of Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia (PCP).

Side Effects of Primaquine 7.5 Tablet 10's

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

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.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Drug Warnings

Before starting Primaquine 7.5 Tablet 10's, please inform your doctor if you are allergic to Primaquine 7.5 Tablet 10's. Do not take Primaquine 7.5 Tablet 10's on your own. Primaquine 7.5 Tablet 10's is used in caution with Pregnant/breast-feeding mother. Primaquine 7.5 Tablet 10's is not recommended in patients of heart disease, liver, kidney problems and rheumatoid arthritis. Primaquine 7.5 Tablet 10's is not recommended in patients of diabetes. Primaquine 7.5 Tablet 10's is not recommended for use in acutely ill patients suffering from a systemic disease like rheumatoid arthritis and lupus erythematosus. There is a marked decrease in the number of granulocytes in such conditions. Primaquine 7.5 Tablet 10's is also not recommended for use if you are receiving a medication that can cause anaemia 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 7.5 Tablet 10's should be discontinued immediately when leukopenia (reduced white blood cells) occurs.

Therapeutic Class

ANTI- MALARIALS

Drug-Drug Interactions

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PrimaquineCisapride
Critical
How does the drug interact with Primaquine 7.5 Tablet 10's 7.5 Tablet 10's:
Coadministration of Primaquine 7.5 Tablet 10's with Cisapride can increase the chance of a serious abnormal heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Primaquine 7.5 Tablet 10's with Cisapride is not advised generally as it can cause an interaction, it can be taken if prescribed by the doctor. However, if you experience sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, breathing difficulty, or rapid heartbeat, consult the doctor immediately. Do not stop any medications without a doctor's advice.
PrimaquineThioridazine
Critical
How does the drug interact with Primaquine 7.5 Tablet 10's 7.5 Tablet 10's:
When Thioridazine and Primaquine 7.5 Tablet 10's are taken together, it can increase the chance of a serious abnormal heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Primaquine 7.5 Tablet 10's with Thioridazine is not recommended as it can cause an interaction, it can be taken if prescribed by the doctor. However, if you experience sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, breathing difficulty, or rapid heartbeat, consult the doctor immediately. Do not stop any medications without a doctor's advice.
PrimaquineDronedarone
Critical
How does the drug interact with Primaquine 7.5 Tablet 10's 7.5 Tablet 10's:
When Primaquine 7.5 Tablet 10's is taken with Dronedarone, it can increase the chance of a serious abnormal heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Primaquine 7.5 Tablet 10's with Dronedarone is not advised generally as it can cause an interaction, it can be taken if prescribed by the doctor. However, if you experience sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, breathing difficulty, or rapid heartbeat, consult the doctor immediately. Do not stop any medications without a doctor's advice.
PrimaquineMesoridazine
Critical
How does the drug interact with Primaquine 7.5 Tablet 10's 7.5 Tablet 10's:
Using Primaquine 7.5 Tablet 10's with Mesoridazine can increase the chance of a serious abnormal heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Primaquine 7.5 Tablet 10's with Mesoridazine is not recommended as it can cause an interaction, it can be taken if prescribed by the doctor. However, if you experience sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, breathing difficulty, or rapid heartbeat, consult the doctor immediately. Do not stop any medications without a doctor's advice.
PrimaquineAurothioglucose
Critical
How does the drug interact with Primaquine 7.5 Tablet 10's 7.5 Tablet 10's:
Taking Primaquine 7.5 Tablet 10's with Aurothioglucose may cause blood disorders and other severe side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Primaquine 7.5 Tablet 10's with Aurothioglucose is not advised generally as it can cause an interaction, it can be taken if prescribed by the doctor. Do not discontinue any medications without a doctor's advice.
PrimaquinePimozide
Critical
How does the drug interact with Primaquine 7.5 Tablet 10's 7.5 Tablet 10's:
When Pimozide and Primaquine 7.5 Tablet 10's are taken together, it can increase the chance of a serious abnormal heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Primaquine 7.5 Tablet 10's with Pimozide is not recommended as it can cause an interaction, it can be taken if prescribed by the doctor. However, if you experience sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, breathing difficulty, or rapid heartbeat, consult the doctor immediately. Do not stop any medications without a doctor's advice.
PrimaquineAuranofin
Critical
How does the drug interact with Primaquine 7.5 Tablet 10's 7.5 Tablet 10's:
Taking Primaquine 7.5 Tablet 10's with Auranofin may cause blood disorders and other severe side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Primaquine 7.5 Tablet 10's with Auranofin is not recommended as it can cause an interaction, it can be taken if prescribed by the doctor. Do not discontinue any medications without a doctor's advice.
PrimaquineZiprasidone
Critical
How does the drug interact with Primaquine 7.5 Tablet 10's 7.5 Tablet 10's:
Taking Primaquine 7.5 Tablet 10's with Ziprasidone can increase the risk of abnormal heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Ziprasidone with Primaquine 7.5 Tablet 10's is not recommended as it can cause an interaction, it can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. However, consult a doctor if you experience sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
PrimaquineSaquinavir
Critical
How does the drug interact with Primaquine 7.5 Tablet 10's 7.5 Tablet 10's:
When Primaquine 7.5 Tablet 10's is taken with Saquinavir, it can increase the chance of a serious abnormal heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Primaquine 7.5 Tablet 10's with Saquinavir is not recommended as it can cause an interaction, it can be taken if prescribed by the doctor. However, if you experience sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, breathing difficulty, or rapid heartbeat, consult the doctor immediately. Do not stop any medications without a doctor's advice.
PrimaquineHalofantrine
Critical
How does the drug interact with Primaquine 7.5 Tablet 10's 7.5 Tablet 10's:
Taking Primaquine 7.5 Tablet 10's with Halofantrine can increase the chance of a serious abnormal heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Primaquine 7.5 Tablet 10's with Halofantrine is not recommended as it can cause an interaction, it can be taken if prescribed by the doctor. However, if you experience sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, breathing difficulty, or rapid heartbeat, consult the doctor immediately. Do not stop any medications without a doctor's advice.

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Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Adequate nutrition is the key to improvement in malaria induced weakness.
  • It is important to allow the patient to eat regularly in small amounts to tolerate the food. 
  • Increase fluid and protein intake for malaria induced weight loss.
  • Proper rest and mosquito-free premises is important for the patient to recover
  • Avoid eating fried and processed foods, junk oily and spicy foods can aggravate nausea and can disturb the digestion process in the body.
  • High fibre foods like whole-grain cereals must be avoided by malaria patients. Instead, the intake of fruits and pulses should be increased as they provide adequate nutrition

Habit Forming

No

Special Advise

  • Always take Primaquine 7.5 Tablet 10's with meals for reduced gastric irritation.
  • Eye examination prior to and at 3–6 monthly intervals during use is required if patients are receiving Primaquine at continuous high doses for a longer duration.
  • It may cause low blood sugar level. Monitor your blood sugar level regularly, if you are diabetic.
  • When Primaquine 7.5 Tablet 10's used long term, your doctor may monitor the amounts of the different types of blood cells in your blood regularly.

Disease/Condition Glossary

Malaria: It is a severe & fatal parasitic infection caused by a protozoan called Plasmodium. 4 types of parasites can infect humans with malaria: Plasmodium falciparum, Plasmodium vivax, Plasmodium ovale, and Plasmodium malaria. Female anopheles mosquito bites cause it. If bitten by an infected mosquito (the Anopheles mosquito), malaria parasites are injected into the blood. These parasites then migrate to the liver where they multiply via the bloodstream. A patient doesn't feel sick at this period because the parasites are in the liver. Then the parasites leave the liver and enter the red blood cells where the parasites are developing and then the red blood cells burst, allowing them to transfer to another blood cell. The parasites release harmful chemicals into the bloodstream at this point and the patient begins to feel ill. Malaria leads to periodic fever-chills, anaemia, kidney failure and jaundice because of excessive red blood cell death due to plasmodium growth inside them.

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