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About Malirid-DS Tablet
Malirid-DS Tablet 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.
Malirid-DS 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 Malirid-DS Tablet used for the prevention of relapse of malaria caused by plasmodium vivax and Plasmodium ovale strains of the parasite.
Malirid-DS Tablet 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 Malirid-DS Tablet 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 Malirid-DS Tablet 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 Malirid-DS Tablet, please inform your doctor if you are allergic to Malirid-DS Tablet. Do not take Malirid-DS Tablet on your own. Malirid-DS Tablet is used in caution with Pregnant/breast-feeding mother. Malirid-DS Tablet is not recommended in patients with heart disease, liver, kidney problems and rheumatoid-arthritis.
Uses of Malirid-DS Tablet
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Malirid-DS Tablet belongs to the class 'anti-malarials' primarily used for the treatment of malaria. Malirid-DS 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 Malirid-DS Tablet used for the prevention of relapse of malaria caused by plasmodium vivax and Plasmodium ovale strains of the parasite. Malirid-DS Tablet can also be given in combination with clindamycin for the treatment of Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia (PCP).
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Before starting Malirid-DS Tablet, please inform your doctor if you are allergic to Malirid-DS Tablet. Do not take Malirid-DS Tablet on your own. Malirid-DS Tablet is used in caution with Pregnant/breast-feeding mother. Malirid-DS Tablet is not recommended in patients of heart disease, liver, kidney problems and rheumatoid arthritis. Malirid-DS Tablet is not recommended in patients of diabetes. Malirid-DS Tablet 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. Malirid-DS Tablet 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. Malirid-DS Tablet should be discontinued immediately when leukopenia (reduced white blood cells) occurs.
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Alcohol
Caution
Interaction of Malirid-DS Tablet with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Pregnancy
Caution
Malirid-DS Tablet is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations, if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.
Breast Feeding
Caution
Malirid-DS Tablet is recommended for use in breastfeeding women only after diagnostic tests are performed to confirm normal G6PD enzyme levels. Consult your doctor before using this medicine
Driving
Caution
Malirid-DS Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Liver
Caution
Malirid-DS Tablet therapy is unlikely to cause liver injury in normal individuals but can trigger an acute worsening of porphyria in rare cases. Thus doctor's consultation is recommended before taking Malirid-DS Tablet
Kidney
Caution
Malirid-DS Tablet administration impairs kidney function in a few cases, so a patient is recommended to consult a doctor before taking Malirid-DS Tablet.
Children
Caution
Safe to use in children (<12) yet dose adjustment by a doctor will be done on the basis of age, weight and severity of the infection.
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