Barinate Information

Barinate is a prescription drug, available for use as Injection, Tablet. It is primarily used for the treatment of Malaria.

The optimal dosage of Barinate is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. 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 Barinate are Headache, Nausea or vomiting. Some other side effects of Barinate have been listed ahead. Such side effects of Barinate 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.

It is also important to note that Barinate has a Moderate effect for pregnant women and Moderate effect on lactating mothers. Further, the section on Barinate related warnings talks about Barinate's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.

Barinate is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Drug Allergy as it can result in adverse effects. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Barinate contraindications section.

Drug reaction of Barinate with other medicines has been reported. See below for a complete list.

In addition to the above precautions for Barinate, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.

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

Barinate Benefits & Uses

Barinate is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

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

Barinate 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

Barinate Related Warnings

Is the use of Barinate safe for pregnant women?

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

Moderate
Is the use of Barinate safe during breastfeeding?

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

Moderate
What is the effect of Barinate on the Kidneys?

In the absence of any research, there are no known side effects of Barinate on kidneys.

Unknown
What is the effect of Barinate on the Liver?

Side effects of Barinate rarely affect the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Barinate on the Heart?

Barinate has very mild side effects on the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Barinate with Other Drugs

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

Severe

Mefloquine

Pyrimethamine

Barinate Contraindications

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

Allergy
Heart Disease
Liver Disease
Kidney Disease
Drug Allergy

Frequently asked Questions about Barinate

Is this Barinate habit forming or addictive?

No, you will not get addicted to Barinate.

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

After taking Barinate you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

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

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

No, Barinate cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

No

Barinate Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Barinate

Taking Barinate with food does not harm your health.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Barinate

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

Unknown