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Malirid 45mg Tablet
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INTRODUCTION
MALIRID 45MG contains
Primaquine which belongs to the group of medicines called Antimalarial
drugs. It is used to manage malarial infections and to prevent its
relapse. Malaria is a parasitic infection caused due to different spices
of a malarial parasites (such as plasmodium vivax and Plasmodium
ovale). It occurs due to bites of mosquitoes infected with the malarial
parasites. Symptoms of malarial infection may include fever, chills,
sweating, headache, nausea, vomiting, body pain, general discomfort etc.
Before
taking MALIRID 45MG inform your doctor if you have any liver, kidney,
or heart disease. You must also inform your doctor if you have anemia,
any infections or low WBC counts due to underlying autoimmune diseases
(such as rheumatoid arthritis or lupus erythematosus) before taking
MALIRID 45MG.
MALIRID 45MG should not be used in pregnant or
breastfeeding women as it may cause serious harm to the growing fetus or
the nursing infant. Both men and women receiving MALIRID 45MG must use a
suitable contraceptive method to avoid pregnancy while undergoing
therapy with MALIRID 45MG and for 2-3 months after discontinuation of
therapy.
MALIRID 45MG may cause low red blood cell count and
white blood cell count in your blood. To manage this, your doctor will
periodically monitor your blood cell count and adjust the dose
accordingly. Other common side effects of taking MALIRID 45MG are
nausea, vomiting, stomach pain or heartburn. Consult your doctor if any
of these side effects trouble you.
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USES OF MALIRID 45MG
- Manages and prevents malarial infection
HOW MALIRID 45MG WORKS
MALIRID
45MG is an antiparasitic medicine. It controls the growth and
multiplication of malarial parasites within the body. It interacts with
the parasites and disrupts their energy sources (mitochondria), which
leads to the death of the parasite. It also prevents the relapses of
infection by killing the malarial parasites during their early stages
within the liver before they get released into the blood stream.
DIRECTIONS FOR USE
Take
MALIRID 45MG preferably after meals or as directed by your physician.
Swallow the medicine with a glass of water. Do not crush or chew the
medicine. Your doctor will decide the correct dose, duration and
frequency of administration depending upon your age, body weight and
severity of infection.
Do not stop taking MALIRID 45MG without
consulting your doctor even if you feel better. Continue to take MALIRID
45MG for the stipulated duration mentioned by your doctor to achieve
maximum benefits.
SIDE EFFECTS OF MALIRID 45MG
COMMON
- nausea, vomiting
- stomach pain or discomfort
- dizziness
- anemia (low RBC count)
- heart burn
- skin rash
- low WBC count
RARE
Stop taking MALIRID 45MG and contact your doctor immediately if you experience any of the following side effects:
- severe
allergic reactions (such as skin rash, severe itching of the skin with
raised lumps, blisters in the skin, swelling of the face, lips, tongue
and/or throat with difficulty in breathing or swallowing) - signs
of hemolytic anemia (such as darkening of the urine, pale skin,
dizziness, confusion, fatigue, light-headedness, shortness of breath) - bluish lips or nails
HOW TO MANAGE SIDE EFFECTS
Nausea or vomiting:
Take
MALIRID 45MG with, or just after meals. Stick to simple meals. Avoid
eating rich or spicy food. Consult your doctor if the symptoms worsen or
persist.
Stomach pain:
Try to rest and
relax. Eat and drink slowly or try to have smaller and more frequent
meals. Consult your doctor immediately if the symptoms worsen or
persist.
Dizziness:
Try to rest and
relax. Get enough sleep. Avoid driving or operating any tools or
machines completely if you feel dizzy. Do not consume excessive alcohol,
as it could aggravate your dizziness. Consult your doctor if your
dizziness worsens.
Skin rash:
Avoid hot
showers because hot water can irritate your skin further. Do not scratch
the affected area. Use protective clothing when going outdoors.
Regularly moisturize your skin. Consult your doctor if the symptom
worsens.
WARNING & PRECAUTIONS
PREGNANCY
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is not recommended for use if you are pregnant women. Therefore, inform
your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant before
taking MALIRID 45MG. Women of childbearing potential must use a suitable
contraceptive method to prevent pregnant while undergoing therapy with
MALIRID 45MG and 2 months after discontinuation of the therapy.
BREASTFEEDING
[GBNKEYWORD is not recommended for use if you are breastfeeding women. Therefore, consult your doctor before taking it.
DRIVING AND USING MACHINES
Do not drive or operate any heavy tools or machines if you feel dizzy after taking MALIRID 45MG.
ALCOHOL
Avoid consumption of alcohol while undergoing therapy with MALIRID 45MG.
KIDNEY
MALIRID
45MG should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease.
Therefore, consult your doctor for advice before taking it.
LIVER
MALIRID
45MG should be used with caution in patients with liver disease.
Therefore, consult your doctor for advice before taking it.
ALLERGY
Do not take MALIRID 45MG if you are allergic to Primaquine.
HEART DISEASE
MALIRID
45MG should be used with caution in patients who have or previously had
any heart disease (such as irregular heart rate). Therefore, consult
your doctor for advice before taking it.
OTHERS
MALIRID 45MG is not recommended for use if you:
- have severe glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) deficiency
- are severely ill or have granulocytopenia (low WBC count) due to rheumatoid arthritis or lupus erythematosus
- received another antimalarial drug called quinacrine recently
- have bone marrow disorder
Before taking MALIRID 45MG inform your physician if you:
- have a family history of G6PD deficiency
- have a rare blood disorder called NADH methemoglobin reductase deficiency
- have anemia (low RBC in blood)
- have hemolytic anemia (destruction of RBC in blood)
- have low potassium or magnesium levels in the blood
Use in pediatrics:
MALIRID
45MG should be used in children and adolescents (aged below 18 years)
only if prescribed by the physician. It should not be used in young
children weighing less than 20 kg. Therefore, consult your doctor before
administration.
Use in geriatrics:
The
safety and effectiveness of MALIRID 45MG have not been established in
the elderly patients (aged 65 years or above). Therefore, MALIRID 45MG
should be used in elderly patients only if considered necessary by the
physician. Your doctor will prescribe you a suitable dose after
analyzing your heart, kidney, and liver functions.
INTERACTIONS
A. Drug-Drug interactions:
Before taking MALIRID 45MG inform your doctor if you are taking any of the following medicines:
- other
medicines used to manage malaria (such as mepacrine, quinacrine,
halofantrine, chloroquine or pyronaridine artesunate,
dihydroartemisinin-piperaquine) - pentamidine- used to manage fungal infection
- medicines used to manage arrythmia (such as quinidine, amiodarone, procainamide, disopyramide)
- medicines used to manage depression (such as fluoxetine, paroxetine amitriptyline or imipramine)
- medicines used to manage psychiatric disorders (such as chlorpromazine, trihexyphenidyl)
- medicines used to manage bacterial infections (such as erythromycin, moxifloxacin)
- medicines
that can depress the functions of bone marrow or damage the RBC or WBC
in blood such as anticancer agents (Ex. carboplatin, busulfan,
bendamustine), anti-infectives (sulfonamides, dapsone, cotrimoxazole,
quinolones), colchicine, methylene blue, penicillamine, gold salts - digoxin (a medicine used to manage abnormal heart rate)
- dabigatran (a medicine used to prevent blood clots)
- theophylline (a medicine used to manage breathing problems)
- alosetron (a medicine used to manage vomiting)
- tizanidine (a medicines used to manage muscle spasm)
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