Amdaquin 150mg tablet

Name: Amdaquin
Brand: Zafa
SKU: ZAFAMD17842
Price: 14 PKR
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Brand: Zafa

Malaria Antimalarial

Amdaquin 150mg tablet is composed of Amodiaquine (150mg)

Primary Uses
Indications
Side Effects
Warnings
Contraindications
FAQS

Primary Uses

Malaria

Indications

This medicine is used in the treatment of malaria.

Side Effects

Patients using this medication may at times experience headache, GI (stomach) upset, hair loss, and skin eruptions. If you experience any of these symptoms for a long period of time, consult your doctor immediately.

Warnings

Pregnancy

Risk can not be ruled out, so please consult your doctor before using this medication.

Lactation

This medicine should not be used by breastfeeding mothers.

Driving

Please avoid driving when taking this medicine as it may affect your ability to drive.

Alcohol

Please avoid consuming alcohol when taking this medicine.

Precautions

This medicine should be used with extreme caution in patients with porphyrias (blood disorder), and impaired renal (kidney) or hepatic (liver) function. Perform eye test before and during long term therapy.

Contraindications

FAQS

What is the right way to use this medicine?

You are advised to take this medicine with your meal and increase fluid intake to avoid stomach upsets

Can I take a double dose in case I skip one?

No, you should not. You are advised to take the next dose scheduled instead rather than multiplying the amount.

Does it affect alertness?

It results in blurring of vision in the initial days but this effect goes off once the body adjusts with the medicine.

Is it safe to use in diabetic patients?

Although it is, but a decreased sugar level has been observed in such patients. They are hence advised to maintain a good sugar level while using this medicine.

Does it have any side effect on skin?

Skin itching and rash have been reported to occur in some patients. Inform your doctor right away if this effect does not go away with time.

Disclaimer

Dawaai's intention is to make sure that it's consumers get information that is accurate, reviewed by an expert and error-free. However, the information mentioned here should not be used as a replacement for the advice of a qualified physician. The information given here is for informational purposes only, which may not cover all possible precautions, side effects, contraindications or drug interactions. Consult your doctor and discuss your queries related to any medicine or disease.