Manufacturer: Themis Medicare Ltd
Salt Composition : Primaquine(7.5mg)
Strip of 7 Tablet
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Primarid 7.5mg Tablet should be used in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Take it with food to decrease the risk of stomach upset. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping it early can result in treatment failure and increase the side effects too. Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed dose. Simply take the next dose as planned.
Take measures to reduce the chance of being bitten by mosquitoes like using insect repellent creams on parts of your body, not covered by clothing. Spray mosquito repellent to kill any mosquitoes that may have entered rooms despite screening. Wear light-colored and covered clothing when you are outside after sunset.
Some people may have a rash, headache, vomiting, and dizziness, as side effects of this medicine. Please consult your doctor if these side effects persist for a longer duration. Inform your doctor if you have diabetes as it can lower the sugar levels in the blood. If you are diabetic, you should monitor your blood sugar regularly. It may cause a blurring of vision. Therefore, regular eye examinations are recommended while on treatment with this medicine.
When used long-term, your doctor may monitor the amounts of the different types of blood cells in your blood regularly. Inform your doctor if you have unexplained bruising or bleeding, sore throat, fever, or a general feeling of tiredness.
Primarid 7.5mg Tablet is an antiparasitic medication that treats malaria. 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.
Primaquine is rapidly and nearly completely absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract. Because it can cause marked hypotension if given parenterally, it is only administered orally. It is rapidly and extensively metabolized, with only a small fraction of an administered dose excreted as the parent drug.
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Primarid
Rash
Vomiting
Headache
Dizziness
Hives
Stomach pain
Nausea
Abdominal pain
Itching
Heartburn
Gastrointestinal discomfort
Upper abdominal pain
Primaquine phosphate is contraindicated in acutely ill patients suffering from systemic disease manifested by tendency to granulocytopenia, such as rheumatoid arthritis and lupus erythematosus.
Primarid 7.5mg 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.
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Primarid 7.5mg Tablet.
Primarid 7.5mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Primaquine phosphate is indicated for the radical cure (prevention of relapse) of vivax malaria. Severe glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) deficiency (see WARNINGS).
Some products that may interact with this drug include: penicillamine, quinacrine, drugs that may cause decreased blood cells (such as trimethoprim, zidovudine, pyrimethamine, azathioprine).
Do not chew, crush or break it. Primarid 7.5mg Tablet is to be taken with food.
Store below 30°C
Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
Primarid 7.5mg Tablet is used for the prevention and treatment of malaria.
Take it with food to decrease the risk of stomach upset.
Tips to reduce the chance of being bitten by mosquitoes:
Wear light-colored and covered clothing when you are outside after sunset.
Use insect repellent creams or sprays on parts of your body not covered by clothing.
Spray to kill any mosquitoes that may have entered rooms despite screening.
It may cause a blurring of vision when you first start taking it. Use caution while driving or doing anything that requires concentration.
Eye examination before and at 3–6 monthly intervals during use is required if patients are receiving Primarid 7.5mg Tablet at continuous high doses for a longer duration.
It may cause low blood sugar levels. Monitor your blood sugar level regularly, if you are diabetic.
When used long-term, your doctor may monitor the amounts of the different types of blood cells in your blood regularly. Inform your doctor if you have unexplained bruising or bleeding, sore throat, fever, or a general feeling of tiredness.
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Primarid 7.5mg Tablet is to be taken with food.
Q. Who should not use Primarid 7.5mg Tablet?
Use of Primarid 7.5mg Tablet should be avoided in patients who are allergic to Primarid 7.5mg Tablet or any of its components. However, if you are not aware of any allergy or if you are using Primarid 7.5mg Tablet for the first time, consult your doctor.
Q. What should I tell my doctor before starting treatment with Primarid 7.5mg Tablet?
Before starting treatment with Primarid 7.5mg Tablet, inform your doctor if you have any other health problems (related to kidney or heart). This is because certain medical conditions may affect your treatment and you may even need dose modifications. Also, let your doctor know about all the other medicines you are taking because they may affect, or be affected by, this medicine. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
Q. Is Primarid 7.5mg Tablet safe?
Primarid 7.5mg Tablet is safe if used in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Take it exactly as directed and do not skip any dose. Follow your doctor's instructions carefully and let your doctor know if any of the side effects bother you.
Q. What if I forget to take a dose of Primarid 7.5mg Tablet?
If you forget a dose of Primarid 7.5mg Tablet, take it as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and take the next scheduled dose in the prescribed time. Do not double the dose to make up for the missed one as this may increase the chances of developing side effects.
