Mepacrine

Indication : Why is this medication prescribed?

Drug resistant Falciparum Malaria (but not being used due to its toxicity). Giardia Tapeworms.

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
Psoriasis.

Other Precaution to be observed while taking this medication

Hepatic impairment.

What are possible side effects of this medication ?

Dizziness, gastrointestinal disturbances, yellow discoloration of skin may occur.

Drug Category/Class

Mepacrine has 3 Brands listed


Maladin (100 mg)Maladin (300 mg)
Mepalex (300 mg)

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