Review the side-effects of Pyrimethamine- Sulfadoxine as documented in medical literature. The term "side effects" refers to unintended effects that can occur as a result of taking the medication. In majority of the instances these side-effects are mild and easily tolerable, however sometimes they can be more severe and can be detrimental.
If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.
Blood- Decrease in white blood cells, bone marrow depression, decrease in platelets, anemia, bruising, poor blood clot, methemoglobinemia, and increase in eosinophils.
Allergic Reactions- Rash, itching, swelling, dizziness, trouble breathing.
Skin- Severe allergic reactions, hair loss.
Eye- Photosensitivity, swelling in the eye.
Gastrointestinal - Inflammation of tongue, mouth infection, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pains, diarrhea, inflammation of liver or pancreas, feeling of fullness, and transient rise of liver enzymes.
Central Nervous System - Depression, headache, hallucinations, fatigue, nervousness, fainting. Sleeplessness, inflammation of nerves, involuntary movements, emotion, muscle weakness.
Respiratory- Pulmonary infiltrates resembling eosinophilic or lung inflammation.
Genitourinary- Kidney failure, interstitial nephritis, decreased urination, and crystals in urine.
Miscellaneous - Drug fever, chills, and LE phenomenon have occurred.
If there is no improvement in your health condition or if they become worse consult with your doctor.
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If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.
Blood- Decrease in white blood cells, bone marrow depression, decrease in platelets, anemia, bruising, poor blood clot, methemoglobinemia, and increase in eosinophils.
Allergic Reactions- Rash, itching, swelling, dizziness, trouble breathing.
Skin- Severe allergic reactions, hair loss.
Eye- Photosensitivity, swelling in the eye.
Gastrointestinal - Inflammation of tongue, mouth infection, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pains, diarrhea, inflammation of liver or pancreas, feeling of fullness, and transient rise of liver enzymes.
Central Nervous System - Depression, headache, hallucinations, fatigue, nervousness, fainting. Sleeplessness, inflammation of nerves, involuntary movements, emotion, muscle weakness.
Respiratory- Pulmonary infiltrates resembling eosinophilic or lung inflammation.
Genitourinary- Kidney failure, interstitial nephritis, decreased urination, and crystals in urine.
Miscellaneous - Drug fever, chills, and LE phenomenon have occurred.
Other Precautions :
Take full course of treatment.If there is no improvement in your health condition or if they become worse consult with your doctor.
Drug Name : Pyrimethamine- Sulfadoxine
Pyrimethamine- Sulfadoxine(Fansidar) generic is an antimalarial agent, prescribed for treatment of falciparum malaria, resistant to chloroquine. It blocks the formation of folinic acid within the malaria organism, which kills the parasite.Brand Names or Trade Names of Pyrimethamine- Sulfadoxine
India :
Malarwin |
M -2 |
Melar |
Synocalfin |
Metakelfin |
Malin Susp |
Malasulf Forte |
Maladox |
Rimodar Forte |
Pyralfin (10ml) |
Malasulf (10 ml) |
Malcidal (10ml) |
Malcidal F |
Metasulfin |
Formel |
Metasulf |
Malaben |
Malasulf |
Croydoxin F M |
Rimodar
International :
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