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Pyrimethamine
Information about Pyrimethamine
Pyrimethamine Uses
Pyrimethamine is used in the treatment of malaria.
How Pyrimethamine works
Pyrimethamine is an antiparasitic medication which treats malaria. It works by increasing the levels of haeme in the blood, a substance toxic to the malarial parasite. This kills the parasite and stops the infection from spreading.
Common side effects of Pyrimethamine
Abnormal bruising, Abnormal skin pigmentation, Anemia (low number of red blood cells), Change in blood test results, Dizziness, Headache, Vomiting, Weakness, Diarrhea, Nausea
Available Medicine for Pyrimethamine
DaraminIndica Laboratories Pvt Ltd
₹151 variant(s)
Expert advice for Pyrimethamine
- Pyrimethamine should be taken with food to prevent a stomach upset.
- Finish the prescribed course, even if you start to feel better. Stopping it early may make the infection come back and harder to treat.
- Tips to reduce the chance of being bitten by mosquitoes:
- Wear light-colored and covered clothing when you are outside after sunset.
- Use insect repellent creams or sprays on parts of your body not covered by clothing.
- Spray to kill any mosquitoes that may have entered rooms in spite of screening.
- Inform your doctor if you have kidney liver or heart disease.