Dinate Information

Dinate is a prescription medicine that is available as a Injection. It is typically used for the treatment of Malaria.

Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Dinate. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.

Dinate also has some side effects, the most common being Headache, Nausea or vomiting. While these are the most often observed Dinate side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Dinate are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.

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

Dinate can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Dinate in conditions like Drug Allergy. Some other conditions that can be affected by Dinate are listed in the contraindications section below.

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

You should also be aware that Dinate is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.

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

Dinate Benefits & Uses

Dinate is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

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

Dinate 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: 1.2 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 6 days Special Instructions: Day first take 2.4 mg/Kg followed by 1.2 mg/Kg at 12 and 24 hours then 1.2 mg/Kg daily for 6 days.
Geriatric	Disease: Malaria Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 1.2 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 6 days Special Instructions: Day first take 2.4 mg/Kg followed by 1.2 mg/Kg at 12 and 24 hours then 1.2 mg/Kg daily for 6 days
Infant (1 month to 2 years)	Disease: Malaria Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 1 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 6 days Special Instructions: Day first take 2 mg/Kg followed by 1 mg/Kg at 12 and 24 hours then 1 mg/Kg daily for 6 days

Dinate Related Warnings

Is the use of Dinate safe for pregnant women?

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

Moderate
Is the use of Dinate safe during breastfeeding?

Dinate may lead to some side effects in breastfeeding women. If you witness any unusal symptoms after taking Dinate, discontinue its use and call your doctor right away. Follow your doctor's advice regarding the use of Dinate.

Moderate
What is the effect of Dinate on the Kidneys?

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

Unknown
What is the effect of Dinate on the Liver?

Dinate may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Dinate on the Heart?

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

Mild

Severe Interaction of Dinate with Other Drugs

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

Severe

Mefloquine

Pyrimethamine

Dinate Contraindications

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

Allergy
Heart Disease
Liver Disease
Kidney Disease
Drug Allergy

Frequently asked Questions about Dinate

Is this Dinate habit forming or addictive?

Dinate is not addictive in nature.

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

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

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, Dinate 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?

No, Dinate cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

No

Dinate Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Dinate

Taking Dinate with food is safe.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Dinate

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

Unknown