Kanaprim is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Kanaprim is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
UNSAFE
Kanaprim may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Kanaprim in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Kanaprim in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
Medicine Overview of Kanaprim 15mg Tablet
Introduction
Kanaprim is an antiparasitic medicine, used for the prevention and treatment of malaria. It works by killing malaria causing parasite and stops the infection from spreading.
Kanaprim should be used in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. ... Show more
Uses of Kanaprim
Malaria
Side effects of Kanaprim
Common
Rash
Vomiting
Headache
Dizziness
Hives
Stomach pain
Nausea
Abdominal pain
Itching
Heartburn
Gastrointestinal discomfort
Upper abdominal pain
How to use Kanaprim
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Kanaprim is to be taken with food.
How Kanaprim works
Kanaprim is a an antiparasitic medication which 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.
Quick Tips
Kanaprim 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:
It may cause blurring of vision, when you first start taking it. Use caution while driving or doing anything that requires concentration.
Eye examination prior to and at 3–6 monthly intervals during use is required if patients are receiving Kanaprim at continuous high dos ... Show more
It may cause low blood sugar level. 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 i ... Show more
Brief Description
Indication
Malaria
Administration
Should be taken with food. Take w/ meals to avoid GI discomfort.
Adult Dose
Oral
Prevention of relapse of P. vivax malaria
30 mg PO qDay for 14 days
Uncomplicated P. vivax and P. ovale malaria
30 mg PO qDay for 14 days ... Show more
Child Dose
Oral
Uncomplicated P. vivax and P. ovale malaria
0.5 mg/kg (30 mg/day maximum) qDay for 14 days with chloroquine or hydroxychloroquine
Chemoprop ... Show more
Contraindication
Hypersensitivity. Childn <1 yr. Acute flare-ups of systemic diseases (RA, SLE) having tendency for agranulocytopaenia, Pregnancy and lactation.
Mode of Action
Primaquine is an 8-aminoquinoline antimalarial which eliminates the exoerythrocytic forms of malarial parasite P.vivax, P. falciparum by disrupting mi ... Show more
Precaution
G6PD deficiency; pregnancy; NADH methaemoglobin reductase deficient patients. Monitor Hb levels and blood counts routinely. Patients with systemic dis ... Show more
Side Effect
>10%
Abdominal pain,Hemolytic anemia in G6PD deficiency,Nausea,Vomiting
<1-10%
Methemoglobinemia in NADH-methemoglobin reductase-deficient indivi ... Show more
Interaction
Primaquine may inhibit metabolism of chloroquine. Avoid ethanol.
Potentially Fatal: Mepacrine may potentiate toxicity of primaquine. Potentially ha ... Show more
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