Contraindication: What are the special precautions to be followed?
Under following conditions, use of this medication is inadvisable. Its use should be withhold as it would cause harm to the patient Liver damage, severe GI and haematological diseases, eye impairment. Contraindicated during pregnancy.
Other Precaution to be observed while taking this medication
Injectable form not be used in children below five years. G-6PD deficiency. Peripheral neuropathy, ophthalmic examination required during prolonged therapy.
What are possible side effects of this medication ?
Nausea, vomiting, itching, headache, loss of vision due to retinal damage and corneal deposits. Loss of hearing, rashes, photo allergy, mental disturbances, myopathy and greying of hair.
Drug Category/Class
Amebicides
Antimalarials
Antirheumatic Agents
Aminoquinolines
Antiparasitic Products, Insecticides and Repellents
CYP2D6 Inducers
CYP2D6 Inducers (strong)
Cytochrome P-450 CYP2C8 Inhibitors
Cytochrome P-450 CYP2C8 Inducers
CYP3A4 Inhibitors
Antiprotozoal Agents
Aminoquinolines
Prescribed
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