PRIMAQUIN TAB

Overview

PRIMAQUIN TAB is a Schedule H drug.

PRIMAQUIN 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: Malaria

Frequently 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 PRIMAQUIN 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 Skin

Common Side-Effects

PRIMAQUINE : Nausea, Vomit, Dizziness, Abdomen Upset Stomach, Abdomen Stomach Cramps

Serious Side-Effects

PRIMAQUINE : Dizziness, Fainting, Irregular Heartbeat, Chest Pain, Lightheadedness

Rare Side-Effects

PRIMAQUINE : Face Swelling, Dizziness, Difficulty Breathing

Disease Interactions

PRIMAQUINE can interfere with: G6pd Deficiency, Methaemoglobinaemia, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Lupus Erythematosus, Neutropenia, Anemia

Technical Classification

PRIMAQUINE is categorized as: ANTIMALARIAL QUINOLINES / ANTIMALARIAL AGENTS / ANTI-INFECTIVES

Prescription Statistics

Following information is taken from treatment plans advised by our doctors. This is Only for informational purpose and you must seek doctor’s advice if you are not well.

How Frequently is it taken?

Once Daily64%
2 Times Daily18%
Others13%

What was the Dosage Advised?

1/2tab38%
15mg23%
1/2 tab8%
1TAB8%
2/3tab8%
2tabs8%

How long was it prescribed?

14 Days74%
9 Days6%
6 Days3%
13 Days3%
12 Days3%
10 Days3%

What is the break-up across patient age-group?

Below 5yrs7%
5 to 12yrs4%
12 to 18yrs11%
18 to 35yrs30%
35 to 50yrs33%
50 to 60yrs11%
70yrs and above4%

What is the gender-breakup across patients?

Females35%

What kind of doctors prescribe this medicine?

Physician80%
Pediatrician20%

Most common Medicines advised along-side?

DOLO TAB 650MG28%
DOXY 100MG TAB26%
FOLVITE 5MG TAB23%
ZINCOVIT SYP18%
FALCIGO SP KIT TAB18%
NUTRIX WHEY PROTEIN PWD13%
LYCOMERV CAP10%
DOXY TAB10%
FALCIGO VIAL10%
RABICIP 20MG TAB10%

Most common Diagnostic/Lab Tests advised along-side?

CBC (HEMATOLOGY)33%
PLATELET COUNT (HEMATOLOGY)23%
HB (HEMATOLOGY)15%
URINE R/M (BIOCHEMISTRY)13%
LFT (SCREENING)13%
SERUM POTASSIUM (SEROLOGY)10%
RFT (BIOCHEMISTRY)10%
SERUM SODIUM (SEROLOGY)10%

Available Alternatives for PRIMAQUIN TAB

What are the commonly available Substitutes?

LEOPRIME 7.5MG TABINR 38.1 for 14 TABLETSPRIMAQUINE 7.5 MG
LEOPRIME FORTE 7.5MG TABINR 65.65 for 14 TABLETSPRIMAQUINE 7.5 MG
LEOPRIME KID 7.5MG TABINR 22 for 14 TABLETSPRIMAQUINE 7.5 MG
MALIRID TABINR 14.47 for 7 TABLET DTPRIMAQUINE 7.5 MG
PIMAQUIN 7.5MG TABINR 16.5 for 10 TABLETSPRIMAQUINE 7.5 MG
PMQ INGA 7.5MG TABINR 22.16 for 10 TABLETSPRIMAQUINE 7.5 MG
PRIB 7.5MG TABINR 21.25 for 10 TABLETSPRIMAQUINE 7.5 MG
PRIMACARE 7.5MG TABINR 22.05 for 10 TABLETSPRIMAQUINE 7.5 MG
PRIMACIP 7.5MG TABINR 30 for 10 TABLETSPRIMAQUINE 7.5 MG
PRIMAQUIN TABINR 36.4 for 10 TABLETSPRIMAQUINE 7.5 MG
PRIMARID 7.5MG TABINR 15.47 for 7 TABLETSPRIMAQUINE 7.5 MG
PRIMELIFE 7.5MG TABINR 28 for 14 TABLETSPRIMAQUINE 7.5 MG
QUINAPRIM 7.5MG TABINR 29.96 for 14 TABLETSPRIMAQUINE 7.5 MG
R C VAX 7.5MG TABINR 29.1 for 14 TABLETSPRIMAQUINE 7.5 MG

What are the other drugs with similar Ingredients?

CP TABINR 25.03 for 10 TABLETSCHLOROQUINE 100.0 MG, PRIMAQUINE
LAVCLOR TABINR 70.96 for 16 TABLETSPRIMAQUINE , CHLOROQUINE
MALIRID 2.5MG TAB DTINR 14.47 for 7 TABLET DTPRIMAQUINE 2.5 MG
MALIRID-DS FC-TABINR 31.46 for 7 TABLETSPRIMAQUINE 15 MG
PMQ INGA 15MG TABINR 58.3 for 14 TABLETSPRIMAQUINE 15.0 MG
PMQ INGA 2.5MG TABINR 11.7 for 10 TABLETSPRIMAQUINE 2.5 MG
PRIB 2.5MG TABINR 19.25 for 10 TABLETSPRIMAQUINE 2.5 MG
PRIB DS 15MG TABINR 54.56 for 10 TABLETSPRIMAQUINE 15.0 MG
PRIMACIP 15MG TABINR 7.5 for 10 TABLETSPRIMAQUINE 15.0 MG
PRIMALINE 15MG TABINR 35 for 10 TABLETSPRIMAQUINE 15.0 MG
PRIMAQUINEPRIMAQUINE
PRIMAQUINE 15MG TABINR 8.34 for 10 TABLETSPRIMAQUINE 15.0 MG
PRIMARID 15MG TABINR 30 for 7 TABLETSPRIMAQUINE 15.0 MG
PRIMARID 2.5MG TABINR 11.38 for 7 TABLETSPRIMAQUINE 2.5 MG
PRIMEC 15MG TABINR 49.5 for 10 TABLETSPRIMAQUINE 15.0 MG
PRIMELIFE FORTE 15MG TABINR 62 for 14 TABLETSPRIMAQUINE 15.0 MG
PRIMELIFE KID 2.5MG TABINR 29.81 for 14 TABLETSPRIMAQUINE 2.5 MG
QUINAPRIM 15MG TABINR 58 for 14 TABLETSPRIMAQUINE 15.0 MG
QUINAPRIM 2.5MG TABINR 12.46 for 14 TABLETSPRIMAQUINE 2.5 MG
R C VAX 15MG TABINR 60 for 14 TABLETSPRIMAQUINE 15.0 MG
VEXAPRIM 15MG TABINR 45.41 for 14 TABLETSPRIMAQUINE 15.0 MG