Pyrimethamine

10 ml Suspension in 1 Bottle Out of Stock

₹ 11

10 ML SUSPENSION 1 Bottle ₹ 11

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Contains / Salt: Pyrimethamine

Pyrimethamine Benefits & Uses

Pyrimethamine is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Malaria (Read More - Home Remedies for Malaria)

Other Benefits

Toxoplasmosis

Pyrimethamine 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

Pyrimethamine Related Warnings

Is the use of Pyrimethamine safe for pregnant women?

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

Moderate
Is the use of Pyrimethamine safe during breastfeeding?

Side effects of Pyrimethamine for breastfeeding are little to none, so you can take it without doctor's advice.

Mild
What is the effect of Pyrimethamine on the Kidneys?

Pyrimethamine rarely affects the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Pyrimethamine on the Liver?

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

Mild
What is the effect of Pyrimethamine on the Heart?

Pyrimethamine is completely safe for the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Pyrimethamine with Other Drugs

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

Severe

Abacavir,Lamivudine

Chlorpromazine

Dapsone

Methotrexate

Moderate

Carbamazepine

Pyrimethamine Contraindications

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

Kidney Disease
Liver Disease
Asthma
Drug Allergy

Frequently asked Questions about Pyrimethamine

Is this Pyrimethamine habit forming or addictive?

No, there is no any evidence that Pyrimethamine is addictive.

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

Pyrimethamine does not cause dizziness or sleep, so you can drive a vehicle or operate machinery also.

Safe
Is it safe?

Pyrimethamine is safe but it is important to consult a 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 Pyrimethamine for mental disorders.

No

Pyrimethamine Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Pyrimethamine

Taking Pyrimethamine with food does not harm your health.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Pyrimethamine

Taking Pyrimethamine with alcohol can have severely harmful effects on your health.

Severe

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Pyrimethamine Suspension - ₹11

This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience

References

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Daraprim® (pyrimethamine)

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 826-827