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Atovaquone/proguanil is a combination drug used to treat or prevent malaria.
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How To Use |
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Precautions |
Missed Dose |
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malarone
Uses
Atovaquone/proguanil is a combination drug used to treat or prevent malaria.
Storage
- Store at room temperature between 36 and 86 degrees F (2 and 30 degrees C) away from light and moisture.
Overdose
- If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.
- Symptoms of overdose may include stomach pain, rash, hair loss, or scaly skin on the palms of the hands and bottom of the feet.
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Malarone |
Malarone Tablets Malaria |
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How To Use
- Take Malarone by mouth usually once daily with food or a milky drink; or take as directed by your doctor.
- Your dosage and how long you will take Malarone will depend on the reason for its use (prevention or active infection).
- Dosage for children is based on the child s weight and the reason for its use (prevention or active infection).
- If you vomit within 1 hour of taking Malarone, repeat the dose.
Side Effects
- Nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, headache, or diarrhea may occur.
- If any of these effects persist or worsen, contact your doctor or pharmacist promptly.
- Tell your doctor immediately if any of these serious side effects occur: loss of appetite, weight loss, unusual fatigue, dizziness.
- Tell your doctor immediately if any of these unlikely but serious side effects occur: severe vomiting or diarrhea, fever, muscle or back pain.
- An allergic reaction to Malarone is unlikely, but seek immediate medical attention if it occurs.
- Symptoms of an allergic reaction include: rash, itching, swelling, dizziness, trouble breathing.
- If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
Precautions
- Tell your doctor your medical history, especially of: kidney problems, previous treatments with Malarone, recent severe vomiting or diarrhea, any allergies.
- If, for any reason, you stop taking Malarone before completing the entire amount prescribed, consult your doctor promptly.
- You may need to have different medication prescribed.
- Malarone may make you dizzy or drowsy; use caution engaging in activities requiring alertness such as driving or using machinery.
- Limit alcoholic beverages.
- Caution is advised when using Malarone in the elderly because they may be more sensitive to the effects of Malarone.
- Malarone should be used only when clearly needed during pregnancy.
- Also use protective clothing, insect repellents, and bed nets if you are pregnant and traveling to an area at high risk for malaria.
- Discuss all risks and benefits with your doctor.
- One of Malarones (proguanil) in this product passes into breast milk.
- Therefore, consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
Missed Dose
- If you miss a dose, use it as soon as you remember.
- If it is near the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule.
- Do not double the dose to catch up.
Drug Interactions
- Tell your doctor or pharmacist of all prescription and nonprescription drugs you may use, especially of: tetracycline, metoclopramide, rifamycins (e.g., rifampin, rifabutin), other products containing proguanil.
- Malarone may interfere with certain laboratory tests (e.g., transaminases).
- Make sure laboratory personnel and your doctors know you use Malarone.
- Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.
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CONDITIONS OF USE: The information in this database is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgement of healthcare professionals. The information is not intended to cover all possible uses, directions, precautions, drug interactions or adverse effects, nor should it be construed to indicate that use of a particular drug is safe, appropriate or effective for you or anyone else. A healthcare professional should be consulted before taking any drug, changing any diet or commencing or discontinuing any course of treatment.
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