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Primaquine
How Primaquine works
Primaquine is a weak base that reaches high concentration within the malarial parasite and causes accumulation of toxic heme pigment, which kills it.
Side Effects
Abdominal pain, Epigastric pain, Gastrointestinal discomfort, Vomiting, Nausea, Heartburn
Usage
Primaquine is used in the treatment of malaria.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Is Primaquine a sulfa drug/does Primaquine contain sulfa?No. Primaquine is neither a sulfa drug nor contain sulfa
Q. Is Primaquine safe?Primaquine is safe if used at prescribed dose and duration as advised by your doctor
Q. Is Primaquine a prodrug?Derivatives of Primaquine are available in prodrug form, after metabolism Primaquine gets converted into carboxyprimaquine
Q. What is Primaquine phosphate used for/ what does Primaquine treat?Primaquine is used to treat and prevent repeated occurrence of symptoms of malaria
Q. Why is primaquine given with clindamycin?Primaquine and clindamycin are given together for the treatment of Pneumocystis pneumonia
Q. Why is Primaquine given in falciparum malaria?Primaquine is active against primary erythrocytic stage of malarial parasite called Plasmodium falciparum, so it is given in falciparum malaria
Q. Does Primaquine treat chlamydia?No. Primaquine is specifically used in the treatment of malaria and Pneumocystis pneumonia. Please follow your doctor's advice regarding its use.
