Primaquine phosphate 7.5 mg tablet

Primaquine phosphate 7.5 mg is an oral anti-malarial drug taken orally to prevent the recurrence of Plasmodium vivax and Plasmodium ovale malarial infections. This synthetic 8-aminoquinoline is used to treat the dormant liver stage of the malaria parasite.

Active Ingredients: Each 7.5 mg of the tablet contains primaquine phosphate equivalent to 7.5 mg of primaquine (Some formulations use 13.2 mg of the salt to make 7.5 mg of the base).Classification: Antiprotozoal / antimalarial agent. Indications and Mechanism of Action Radical Cure: Kills dormant liver stages (hypnozoites) Primaquine phosphate 7.5 mg tablet PRICE IN PAKISTAN of the malaria parasite to prevent recurrences. Transmission Blocking: Destroys gametocytes present in the blood to stop the spread of infection. Combination Therapy: Given with blood schizon ticides such as chloroquine that acts on active blood-stage parasites.

Testing for G6PD: Testing is done to screen for Glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) deficiency to avoid hemolytic anemia. Contraindication: Avoid use during pregnancy and in case Primaquine phosphate TABLET of patients with systemic diseases predisposing to granuloc ytopenia (Such as active rheumatoid arthritis, lupus etc.).Adverse reactions: Nausea, vomiting, headache, abdominal cramps, and reduction in white blood cell counts.

Primaquine phosphate tablets are indicated for the radical cure of Plasmodium vivax and Plasmodium ovale malaria infection, preventing their recurrence, and for Pneumocystis pneumonia (PCP). You can refer to the.