Primaquine Tablets

Primaquine tablets for malaria. It targets the liver stage of the parasite to stop the infection from returning later.

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Primaquine Tablets details

Condition: Malaria
Alternative names: primaquine phosphate
Therapeutic class: 8-Aminoquinoline
Pharmacological class: Antimalarial Agent
Known off-label uses: pneumocystis pneumonia treatment
Minor side effects: nausea; vomiting; abdominal cramps
Moderate side effects: headache; haemolysis in mild G6PD deficiency; methaemoglobinaemia
Dosage forms: Tablet
Administration route: Oral use
Supply category: Prescription-only medicine (POM)
Onset Time: 1–2 days
Duration: 24 hours
Storage instructions: Store below 25°C.
Drug interactions: Quinidines; G6PD-testing before use required
Age restrictions: Approved for paediatric and adult populations.

Contraindications

glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) deficiency; pregnancy; acutely ill patients

Serious side effects

severe haemolytic anaemia, requires immediate medical attention; acute bone marrow depression, requires immediate medical attention

Patient summary

Primaquine tablets for malaria. It targets the liver stage of the parasite to stop the infection from returning later.

Mechanism of action

Disrupts the mitochondrial function of liver-stage malaria parasites, preventing recurrent blood infection.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding

Pregnancy: Highly contraindicated. Fetal hazard. Breastfeeding: Avoid unless infant is G6PD normal.

Primaquine Tablets is a generic medicine sold under the name of its active ingredient, Primaquine, rather than under a brand.

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