Bitaquine 40mg Injection
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Product introduction
Bitaquine 40mg Injection is an antiparasitic medicine, used for the prevention and treatment of malaria. It works by killing the malaria causing parasite and stops the infection from spreading.
Bitaquine 40mg Injection is used to treat malaria and to help prevent from catching malaria
Bitaquine 40mg Injection is used to treat malaria and to help prevent from catching malaria
Uses of Bitaquine Injection
Benefits of Bitaquine Injection
In Treatment of Malaria
Bitaquine 40mg Injection is used to treat malaria, a serious or life-threatening illness that is spread by a parasite that enters the human body by the bite of infected mosquitoes. It kills the infection causing parasite and stops further spread of the infection. Take it only as prescribed and refrain from taking any other medicines along with this medicine (unless advised by the doctor) as they may affect the absorption of this medicine. Do not use this medicine for treating any other condition without consulting your doctor.
Side effects of Bitaquine Injection
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Bitaquine
- Weakness
- Rash
- Headache
- Dizziness
- Vomiting
- Nausea
- Stomach pain
- Loss of appetite
- Diarrhea
How to use Bitaquine Injection
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
Safety advice
Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Bitaquine 40mg Injection. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Bitaquine 40mg Injection may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Bitaquine 40mg Injection is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.
Driving
UNSAFE
Bitaquine 40mg Injection may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Sometimes Bitaquine 40mg Injection causes blurred eyesight or makes it difficult to focus your eyes which may affect your ability to drive.
Sometimes Bitaquine 40mg Injection causes blurred eyesight or makes it difficult to focus your eyes which may affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
CAUTION
Bitaquine 40mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Bitaquine 40mg Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CAUTION
Bitaquine 40mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Bitaquine 40mg Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Regular monitoring of liver function tests may be advised while you are taking this medicine.
Regular monitoring of liver function tests may be advised while you are taking this medicine.
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Quick tips
- Bitaquine 40mg Injection is used for the prevention and treatment of malaria.
- Tips to reduce the chance of being bitten by mosquitoes:
- Wear light-colored and covered clothing when you are outside after sunset.
- Use insect repellent creams or sprays on parts of your body not covered by clothing.
- Spray to kill any mosquitoes that may have entered rooms despite screening.
- It may cause a blurring of vision when you first start taking it. Use caution while driving or doing anything that requires concentration.
- Eye examination before and at 3–6 monthly intervals during use is required if patients are receiving Bitaquine 40mg Injection at continuous high doses for a longer duration.
- It may cause low blood sugar levels. Monitor your blood sugar level regularly, if you are diabetic.
- When used long-term, your doctor may monitor the amounts of the different types of blood cells in your blood regularly. Inform your doctor if you have unexplained bruising or bleeding, sore throat, fever, or a general feeling of tiredness.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
4-Aminoquinoline derivative
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
OPHTHAL
Action Class
Antimalarial- Aminoquinolines
Patient concerns
FAQs
What is Bitaquine 40mg Injection and what it is used for?
Bitaquine 40mg Injection is an anti-malarial medicine that is used for the treatment and prevention of malaria.
How long does it take for malaria symptoms to show?
Symptoms of malaria can develop as quickly as 7 days after you are bitten by an infected mosquito. Usually, the symptoms may take up to 7 to 18 days to appear (incubation periods) from the day of the infection. Initial symptoms of malaria are flu-like which include feeling hot and shivery, fever, muscle pains, vomiting, headaches, and diarrhea.
Is it safe to use Bitaquine 40mg Injection for a long period of time?
If your doctor has prescribed you Bitaquine 40mg Injection for a longer period of time, you should get your eyes checked regularly. This is because chloroquine present in this medicine might cause blurred vision, difficulty reading (due to words disappearing), and a rare eye condition called retinopathy if taken for a longer period of time.
Who should not use Bitaquine 40mg Injection?
Inform your doctor if you have psoriasis before taking Bitaquine 40mg Injection since it may make your condition worse.
What are the side effects of Bitaquine 40mg Injection?
Some of the most common side effects of this medicine are stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, and headache. These side effects can often be reduced by taking the medicine with food.
Can chloroquine cure coronavirus (COVID-19)?
There is not enough medical data to prove that chloroquine is effective in treating COVID-19. Therefore it is advisable not to take Bitaquine 40mg Injection without consulting your doctor for treating COVID-19.
Can I take antacids along with Bitaquine 40mg Injection?
If you take an antacid, give a gap of at least 4 hours between the two medications.
What is the difference between hydroxychloroquine and chloroquine?
Hydroxychloroquine and chloroquine were both first approved for malaria. However, chloroquine tends to cause many more side effects than hydroxychloroquine. As a result, hydroxychloroquine is more commonly used today. Hydroxychloroquine is also approved to treat rheumatoid arthritis and lupus, while chloroquine is not.
How can you prevent yourself from getting malaria?
Malaria can be prevented by taking certain precautionary steps like covering your arms and legs to prevent mosquito bites, using a mosquito net, and insect repellent. Check with your doctor whether you need to take malaria prevention tablets. If you do, make sure you take the right antimalarial tablets at the right dose and finish the proper course of treatment.
What is Bitaquine 40mg Injection and what it is used for?
Bitaquine 40mg Injection is an anti-malarial medicine that is used for the treatment and prevention of malaria.
How long does it take for malaria symptoms to show?
Symptoms of malaria can develop as quickly as 7 days after you are bitten by an infected mosquito. Usually, the symptoms may take up to 7 to 18 days to appear (incubation periods) from the day of the infection. Initial symptoms of malaria are flu-like which include feeling hot and shivery, fever, muscle pains, vomiting, headaches, and diarrhea.
Is it safe to use Bitaquine 40mg Injection for a long period of time?
If your doctor has prescribed you Bitaquine 40mg Injection for a longer period of time, you should get your eyes checked regularly. This is because chloroquine present in this medicine might cause blurred vision, difficulty reading (due to words disappearing), and a rare eye condition called retinopathy if taken for a longer period of time.
Who should not use Bitaquine 40mg Injection?
Inform your doctor if you have psoriasis before taking Bitaquine 40mg Injection since it may make your condition worse.
What are the side effects of Bitaquine 40mg Injection?
Some of the most common side effects of this medicine are stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, and headache. These side effects can often be reduced by taking the medicine with food.
Can chloroquine cure coronavirus (COVID-19)?
There is not enough medical data to prove that chloroquine is effective in treating COVID-19. Therefore it is advisable not to take Bitaquine 40mg Injection without consulting your doctor for treating COVID-19.
Can I take antacids along with Bitaquine 40mg Injection?
If you take an antacid, give a gap of at least 4 hours between the two medications.
What is the difference between hydroxychloroquine and chloroquine?
Hydroxychloroquine and chloroquine were both first approved for malaria. However, chloroquine tends to cause many more side effects than hydroxychloroquine. As a result, hydroxychloroquine is more commonly used today. Hydroxychloroquine is also approved to treat rheumatoid arthritis and lupus, while chloroquine is not.
How can you prevent yourself from getting malaria?
Malaria can be prevented by taking certain precautionary steps like covering your arms and legs to prevent mosquito bites, using a mosquito net and insect repellent. Check with your doctor whether you need to take malaria prevention tablets. If you do, make sure you take the right antimalarial tablets at the right dose and finish the proper course of treatment.
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Name: Bombay Tablet Mfg Co Pvt Ltd
Address: Bombay Tablet Mfg. Co. Pvt. Ltd., Off. 304, S. Gandhi Marg, Mumbai - 400 002.
Country of origin: India
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