Primaquine
Information about Primaquine
Primaquine Uses
Primaquine is used in the treatment of malaria.
How Primaquine works
Primaquine is an antiparasitic medication that treats malaria. It works by increasing the levels of haeme in the blood, a substance toxic to the malarial parasite. This kills the parasite and stops the infection from spreading.
Common side effects of Primaquine
Rash, Vomiting, Dizziness, Nausea, Itching, Epigastric pain, Abdominal cramp, Decreased white blood cell count (lymphocytes), Hemolytic anemia, Arrhythmia (irregular heartbeats), Qt interval prolongation
Available Medicine for Primaquine
MaliridIpca Laboratories Ltd
₹16 to ₹354 variant(s)
Pmq IngaInga Laboratories Pvt Ltd
₹11 to ₹623 variant(s)
PrimecMcW Healthcare
₹491 variant(s)
PrimaridThemis Medicare Ltd
₹11 to ₹333 variant(s)
PrimelifeLeo Pharmaceuticals
₹28 to ₹623 variant(s)
PribBennet Pharmaceuticals Limited
₹19 to ₹623 variant(s)
R C VaxUnicure India Pvt Ltd
₹29 to ₹602 variant(s)
TpquinTaurus Laboratories Pvt Ltd
₹20 to ₹382 variant(s)
PrimacipCipla Ltd
₹7 to ₹302 variant(s)
QuinaprimPCI Pharmaceuticals
₹12 to ₹583 variant(s)
Expert advice for Primaquine
- Primaquine is used for the prevention and treatment of malaria.
- Take it with food to decrease the risk of stomach upset.
- 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 Primaquine 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.