Mefloquine Hcl
Mefloquine HCl 250MG
What is Mefloquine Hcl?
Mefloquine HCl is an antimalarial agent used primarily for the prevention and treatment of malaria, including chloroquine-resistant strains. It is administered orally in the form of hydrochloride salt, and operates by attacking the erythrocytic stages of Plasmodium parasites, disrupting their life cycle. Due to potential neuropsychiatric side effects, it is generally used when other antimalarials are not suitable.Side Effects
- Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing
- Blistering, peeling, or red skin rash
- Dark-colored urine or pale stools, nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, pain in your upper stomach, yellow skin or eyes
Warnings
- Make sure your doctor knows if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have liver disease, epilepsy or seizures, or a history of depression or other psychiatric problems. Make sure your doctor knows if you have heart disease, heart block, or heart rhythm problems (such as prolonged QT interval).
- Use birth control while you are taking this medicine and for 3 months after you stop. If you think you have become pregnant while using this medicine, tell your doctor right away.
- This medicine may cause the following problems:Psychiatric problems (could be long-term, and may include anxiety, paranoid thoughts, depression, hallucinations, or thoughts of suicide)Nervous system problems (could be long-term or permanent, and may include dizziness or balance problems)
- You could still get malaria even while using this medicine. If you get sick or have a fever, call your doctor.
- This medicine may make you dizzy or drowsy. Do not drive, use machines, or do anything else that could be dangerous until you know how this medicine affects you.
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- Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing
- Blistering, peeling, or red skin rash
- Dark-colored urine or pale stools, nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, pain in your upper stomach, yellow skin or eyes
- Fast, slow, pounding, or uneven heartbeat
- Feeling confused, depressed, nervous, restless, or paranoid
- Unusual behavior or thoughts of hurting yourself
- Faintness, dizziness, lightheadedness, balance problems, ringing in your ears
- Fever, chills, cough, sore throat, and body aches
- Seeing, hearing, or feeling things that are not there
- Make sure your doctor knows if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have liver disease, epilepsy or seizures, or a history of depression or other psychiatric problems. Make sure your doctor knows if you have heart disease, heart block, or heart rhythm problems (such as prolonged QT interval).
- Use birth control while you are taking this medicine and for 3 months after you stop. If you think you have become pregnant while using this medicine, tell your doctor right away.
- This medicine may cause the following problems:Psychiatric problems (could be long-term, and may include anxiety, paranoid thoughts, depression, hallucinations, or thoughts of suicide)Nervous system problems (could be long-term or permanent, and may include dizziness or balance problems)
- You could still get malaria even while using this medicine. If you get sick or have a fever, call your doctor.
- This medicine may make you dizzy or drowsy. Do not drive, use machines, or do anything else that could be dangerous until you know how this medicine affects you.
- You will need to have your eyes and liver checked if you take this medicine for longer than 1 year.
- Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments.
- Seeing, hearing, or feeling things that are not there
- Unusual behavior or thoughts of hurting yourself
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Mefloquine HCl 250MG
What is Mefloquine Hcl ?
Mefloquine HCl is an antimalarial agent used primarily for the prevention and treatment of malaria, including chloroquine-resistant strains. It is administered orally in the form of hydrochloride salt, and operates by attacking the erythrocytic stages of Plasmodium parasites, disrupting their life cycle. Due to potential neuropsychiatric side effects, it is generally used when other antimalarials are not suitable.
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