Edither Information

Edither is a prescription drug, available for use as Injection. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Malaria.

The correct dosage of Edither 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. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.

While these are the most often observed Edither side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Edither 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.

Edither's effect during pregnancy is Moderate and Unknown while nursing. It is important to know if Edither has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Edither related warnings section.

Edither is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Liver Disease as it can result in adverse effects. Other contraindications of Edither have been discussed in the sections ahead.

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

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

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

Edither Benefits & Uses

Edither is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

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

Edither 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

Edither Related Warnings

Is the use of Edither safe for pregnant women?

Edither can have harmful effects in pregnant women. If you experience any discomfort after using Edither, then discontinue the use and take your doctor's advice.

Moderate
Is the use of Edither safe during breastfeeding?

There is no research available on the side effects of Edither in breastfeeding women. Therefore, its impact is unknown.

Unknown
What is the effect of Edither on the Kidneys?

Edither has very mild side effects on the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Edither on the Liver?

Edither is rarely harmful for the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Edither on the Heart?

Edither may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Edither with Other Drugs

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

Severe

Quetiapine

Moderate

Flecainide

Astemizole

Imipramine

Mefloquine

Edither Contraindications

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

Liver Disease
Kidney Disease
Heart Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Edither

Is this Edither habit forming or addictive?

Edither does not cause addiction.

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

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

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Edither 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?

No, Edither cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

No

Edither Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Edither

You can take Edither with food.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Edither

It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Edither and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.

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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