Armal Information

Armal, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Injection. It is typically used for the treatment of Malaria.

The right dosage of Armal depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. 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.

Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Armal can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Armal are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.

Furthermore, you should know that effect of Armal is Moderate for pregnant women and Unknown for women who are breastfeeding. Further, the section on Armal related warnings talks about Armal's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.

Armal can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Armal in conditions like Liver Disease. The section on Armal contraindications lists all such conditions.

Besides this, Armal may also have severe interaction with some medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.

In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Armal is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.

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

Armal Benefits & Uses

Armal is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

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

Armal 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

Armal Related Warnings

Is the use of Armal safe for pregnant women?

Pregnant women may experience moderate side effects from Armal. It is best to stop taking Armal immediately and inform your doctor if you notice any discomfort.

Moderate
Is the use of Armal safe during breastfeeding?

Information about safety of Armal for women who are breastfeeding is not available since scientific research on this is yet to be done.

Unknown
What is the effect of Armal on the Kidneys?

Armal rarely harms the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Armal on the Liver?

Armal is rarely harmful for the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Armal on the Heart?

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

Mild

Severe Interaction of Armal with Other Drugs

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

Severe

Quetiapine

Moderate

Flecainide

Astemizole

Imipramine

Mefloquine

Armal Contraindications

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

Liver Disease
Kidney Disease
Heart Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Armal

Is this Armal habit forming or addictive?

No, you will not get addicted to Armal.

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

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

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, Armal is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.

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

There is no benefit of taking Armal for mental disorders.

No

Armal Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Armal

It is safe to take Armal with food.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Armal

Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Armal with alcohol.

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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