Primaquine Phosphate
Primaquine Phosphate 26.3 (15 Base)MG
¿Qué es Primaquine Phosphate?
El fosfato de primaquina es un agente antimalárico utilizado principalmente para la cura radical (prevención de recaídas) de las infecciones por Plasmodium vivax y P. ovale. Como derivado de 8-aminoquinolina, actúa interfiriendo con la síntesis de ADN del parásito, eliminando efectivamente las formas exoeritrocíticas (etapa hepática) del parásito. Es crucial que los pacientes se sometan a un cribado de deficiencia de G6PD antes de iniciar el tratamiento debido al riesgo de anemia hemolítica en individuos afectados.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
- Dark urine
- Fainting, dizziness, lightheadedness
Warnings
- This medicine may cause birth defects if either partner is using it during conception or pregnancy. Tell your doctor right away if you or your partner becomes pregnant. Women should use an effective form of birth control to keep from getting pregnant during and after treatment with this medicine. Male patients who have female partners should use effective birth control during treatment with this medicine and for at least 3 months after the last dose. If you think you have become pregnant while using this medicine, tell your doctor right away.
- Tell your doctor if you are breastfeeding, or if you have heart disease, G6PD deficiency, or a history of heart rhythm problems or blood disorders (including anemia, favism, or NADH reductase deficiency).
- This medicine may cause changes in heart rhythm, including QT prolongation.
- This medicine may make you bleed, bruise, or get infections more easily. Take precautions to prevent illness and injury. Wash your hands often.
- Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments.
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Primaquine Phosphate 26.3 (15 Base)MG
¿Qué es Primaquine Phosphate ?
El fosfato de primaquina es un agente antimalárico utilizado principalmente para la cura radical (prevención de recaídas) de las infecciones por Plasmodium vivax y P. ovale. Como derivado de 8-aminoquinolina, actúa interfiriendo con la síntesis de ADN del parásito, eliminando efectivamente las formas exoeritrocíticas (etapa hepática) del parásito. Es crucial que los pacientes se sometan a un cribado de deficiencia de G6PD antes de iniciar el tratamiento debido al riesgo de anemia hemolítica en individuos afectados.
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