Alphalin Information

Alphalin is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Injection. Malaria are some of its major therapeutic uses.

The optimal dosage of Alphalin is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.

While these are the most often observed Alphalin side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Such side effects of Alphalin normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.

In addition, Alphalin's effect is Moderate during pregnancy and Unknown for lactating mothers. Warnings related to Alphalin's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.

Alphalin is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Liver Disease are examples of such conditions. Some other conditions that can be affected by Alphalin are listed in the contraindications section below.

Drug interactions for Alphalin have been reported in the medical literature. Refer to the list below for further details.

Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Alphalin is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.

Alphalin Benefits & Uses
Alphalin Dosage & How to Take
Alphalin Side Effects
Alphalin Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of Alphalin with Other Drugs
Alphalin Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Alphalin
Alphalin Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Alphalin Benefits & Uses

Alphalin is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Parasitic Infections
Malaria (Read More - Home Remedies for Malaria)

Alphalin Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Malaria Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 150 mg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 3 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Malaria Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 150 mg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 3 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Malaria Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 3 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 3 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Malaria Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 3 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 3 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Alphalin Related Warnings

Is the use of Alphalin safe for pregnant women?

Alphalin may cause moderate side effects during pregnancy. If you feel its harmful effects, then stop taking this drug immediately, and do not take Alphalin again without your doctor's advice.

Moderate
Is the use of Alphalin safe during breastfeeding?

No research work has been carried out till date on effect of Alphalin on breastfeeding women. So it is not known whether taking Alphalin will cause side effects or not.

Unknown
What is the effect of Alphalin on the Kidneys?

Very few cases of side effects of Alphalin on kidney have been reported.

Mild
What is the effect of Alphalin on the Liver?

Alphalin has very mild side effects on the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Alphalin on the Heart?

Very few cases of side effects of Alphalin on the heart have been reported.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Alphalin with Other Drugs

Alphalin should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Quetiapine

Moderate

Flecainide

Astemizole

Imipramine

Mefloquine

Alphalin Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Alphalin unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Liver Disease
Kidney Disease
Heart Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Alphalin

Is this Alphalin habit forming or addictive?

Alphalin does not cause addiction.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Alphalin. So it is best to avoid driving.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but consume Alphalin only on doctor's advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

Alphalin is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.

No

Alphalin Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Alphalin

Taking Alphalin with food does not cause any problems.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Alphalin

It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Alphalin and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.

Unknown

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience

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