Dunate Information

Dunate, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Injection. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Malaria.

The correct dosage of Dunate depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.

The most common side effects of Dunate are Headache, Nausea or vomiting. Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Dunate can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Dunate 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 Dunate is Moderate for pregnant women and Moderate for women who are breastfeeding. Warnings related to Dunate's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.

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

Besides this, Dunate may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.

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

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

Dunate Benefits & Uses

Dunate is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

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

Dunate 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

Dunate Related Warnings

Is the use of Dunate safe for pregnant women?

Dunate can cause unwanted side effects in pregnant women. If you experience any side effects, stop taking Dunate right away. Take your doctor's advice before taking it again.

Moderate
Is the use of Dunate safe during breastfeeding?

Breastfeeding women may feel side effects of Dunate. If you see any side effects, stop taking Dunate immediately and talk to your doctor. Take Dunate again, only after your doctor's advice.

Moderate
What is the effect of Dunate on the Kidneys?

Information about safety of Dunate for kidney is not available since scientific research on this topic is yet to be done.

Unknown
What is the effect of Dunate on the Liver?

Dunate is rarely harmful for the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Dunate on the Heart?

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

Mild

Severe Interaction of Dunate with Other Drugs

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

Severe

Mefloquine

Pyrimethamine

Dunate Contraindications

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

Allergy
Heart Disease
Liver Disease
Kidney Disease
Drug Allergy

Frequently asked Questions about Dunate

Is this Dunate habit forming or addictive?

Dunate is not addictive in nature.

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

No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Dunate as you may feel sleepy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

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

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

No, the use of Dunate in mental disorders is not effective.

No

Dunate Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Dunate

You can take Dunate with food.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Dunate

No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Dunate with alcohol will be.

Unknown