Contents
- 1 Overview
- 2 Usage
- 3 Frequently Asked Questions
- 4 Precautions for MALIRID TAB and its Constituents
- 5 Symptoms of Overdosage
- 6 Common Side-Effects
- 7 Serious Side-Effects
- 8 Rare Side-Effects
- 9 Disease Interactions
- 10 Technical Classification
- 11 Available Alternatives for MALIRID TAB
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Overview
MALIRID TAB is a Schedule H drug.MALIRID TAB is composed of: PRIMAQUINE (7.5 MG)
Primaquine is an antiparasitic medication which treats malaria. It works by increasing the levels of heme in the blood, a substance toxic to the malarial parasite. This kills the parasite and stops the infection from spreading.
Usage
PRIMAQUINE is generally used to treat: MalariaFrequently Asked Questions
Q: Is it safe on my liver?A: Check with your Doctor first
Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Check with your Doctor first
Q: Can I take it with alcohol?
A: Not Safe
Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Not Advised for age < 18yrs
Q: Can it be taken during pregnancy?
A: Studies indicate Risk – Doctor advice is must
Q: Is it safe to take for someone breastfeeding?
A: Not Safe
Precautions for MALIRID TAB and its Constituents
Large doses of primaquine must be avoided as leukopenia (a decrease in the number of white blood cells) can occur. Primaquine treatment should be discontinued immediately when leukopenia occurs. Patients should avoid pregnancy during primaquine treatment. Sexually active women should take effective contraceptive pills and men should use a condom during and 3 months after stopping the treatment.
Symptoms of Overdosage
PRIMAQUINE over-dosage can result in: Vomit, Heartburn, Abdomen Stomach Cramps, Weakness (generalized), Pale SkinCommon Side-Effects
PRIMAQUINE : Nausea, Vomit, Dizziness, Abdomen Upset Stomach, Abdomen Stomach CrampsSerious Side-Effects
PRIMAQUINE : Dizziness, Fainting, Irregular Heartbeat, Chest Pain, LightheadednessRare Side-Effects
PRIMAQUINE : Face Swelling, Dizziness, Difficulty BreathingDisease Interactions
PRIMAQUINE can interfere with: G6pd Deficiency, Methaemoglobinaemia, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Lupus Erythematosus, Neutropenia, AnemiaTechnical Classification
PRIMAQUINE is categorized as: ANTIMALARIAL QUINOLINES / ANTIMALARIAL AGENTS / ANTI-INFECTIVESAvailable Alternatives for MALIRID TAB
What are the commonly available Substitutes?
| LEOPRIME 7.5MG TAB | INR 38.1 for 14 TABLETS | PRIMAQUINE 7.5 MG |
| LEOPRIME FORTE 7.5MG TAB | INR 65.65 for 14 TABLETS | PRIMAQUINE 7.5 MG |
| LEOPRIME KID 7.5MG TAB | INR 22 for 14 TABLETS | PRIMAQUINE 7.5 MG |
| MALIRID TAB | INR 14.47 for 7 TABLET DT | PRIMAQUINE 7.5 MG |
| PIMAQUIN 7.5MG TAB | INR 16.5 for 10 TABLETS | PRIMAQUINE 7.5 MG |
| PMQ INGA 7.5MG TAB | INR 22.16 for 10 TABLETS | PRIMAQUINE 7.5 MG |
| PRIB 7.5MG TAB | INR 21.25 for 10 TABLETS | PRIMAQUINE 7.5 MG |
| PRIMACARE 7.5MG TAB | INR 22.05 for 10 TABLETS | PRIMAQUINE 7.5 MG |
| PRIMACIP 7.5MG TAB | INR 30 for 10 TABLETS | PRIMAQUINE 7.5 MG |
| PRIMAQUIN TAB | INR 36.4 for 10 TABLETS | PRIMAQUINE 7.5 MG |
| PRIMARID 7.5MG TAB | INR 15.47 for 7 TABLETS | PRIMAQUINE 7.5 MG |
| PRIMELIFE 7.5MG TAB | INR 28 for 14 TABLETS | PRIMAQUINE 7.5 MG |
| QUINAPRIM 7.5MG TAB | INR 29.96 for 14 TABLETS | PRIMAQUINE 7.5 MG |
| R C VAX 7.5MG TAB | INR 29.1 for 14 TABLETS | PRIMAQUINE 7.5 MG |
What are the other drugs with similar Ingredients?
| CP TAB | INR 25.03 for 10 TABLETS | CHLOROQUINE 100.0 MG, PRIMAQUINE |
| LAVCLOR TAB | INR 70.96 for 16 TABLETS | PRIMAQUINE , CHLOROQUINE |
| MALIRID 2.5MG TAB DT | INR 14.47 for 7 TABLET DT | PRIMAQUINE 2.5 MG |
| MALIRID-DS FC-TAB | INR 31.46 for 7 TABLETS | PRIMAQUINE 15 MG |
| PMQ INGA 15MG TAB | INR 58.3 for 14 TABLETS | PRIMAQUINE 15.0 MG |
| PMQ INGA 2.5MG TAB | INR 11.7 for 10 TABLETS | PRIMAQUINE 2.5 MG |
| PRIB 2.5MG TAB | INR 19.25 for 10 TABLETS | PRIMAQUINE 2.5 MG |
| PRIB DS 15MG TAB | INR 54.56 for 10 TABLETS | PRIMAQUINE 15.0 MG |
| PRIMACIP 15MG TAB | INR 7.5 for 10 TABLETS | PRIMAQUINE 15.0 MG |
| PRIMALINE 15MG TAB | INR 35 for 10 TABLETS | PRIMAQUINE 15.0 MG |
| PRIMAQUINE | PRIMAQUINE | |
| PRIMAQUINE 15MG TAB | INR 8.34 for 10 TABLETS | PRIMAQUINE 15.0 MG |
| PRIMARID 15MG TAB | INR 30 for 7 TABLETS | PRIMAQUINE 15.0 MG |
| PRIMARID 2.5MG TAB | INR 11.38 for 7 TABLETS | PRIMAQUINE 2.5 MG |
| PRIMEC 15MG TAB | INR 49.5 for 10 TABLETS | PRIMAQUINE 15.0 MG |
| PRIMELIFE FORTE 15MG TAB | INR 62 for 14 TABLETS | PRIMAQUINE 15.0 MG |
| PRIMELIFE KID 2.5MG TAB | INR 29.81 for 14 TABLETS | PRIMAQUINE 2.5 MG |
| QUINAPRIM 15MG TAB | INR 58 for 14 TABLETS | PRIMAQUINE 15.0 MG |
| QUINAPRIM 2.5MG TAB | INR 12.46 for 14 TABLETS | PRIMAQUINE 2.5 MG |
| R C VAX 15MG TAB | INR 60 for 14 TABLETS | PRIMAQUINE 15.0 MG |
| VEXAPRIM 15MG TAB | INR 45.41 for 14 TABLETS | PRIMAQUINE 15.0 MG |