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Bitaquine 40mg Injection

by Bombay Tablet Mfg Co Pvt Ltd
Chloroquine (40mg)

₹14₹14

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Bitaquine 40mg Injection

Introduction to Bitaquine 40mg Injection

Bitaquine 40mg Injection is administered as an injection by a healthcare professional. Kindly do not self administer. Take measures to reduce the chance of being bitten by mosquitoes like using insect repellent creams on parts of your body, not covered by clothing. Spray mosquito repellent to kill any mosquitoes that may have entered rooms in spite of screening. Wear light-colored and covered clothing when you are outside after sunset.

You may experience weakness, vomiting, rash, and itching, as side effects of this medicine. It may also cause stomach pain, diarrhea, loss of appetite and nausea. You may also notice some injection site reactions like pain, swelling or redness. Please consult your doctor if these side effects persist for a longer duration.

Inform your doctor if you have diabetes as it can lower the sugar levels in the blood. If you are diabetic, you should monitor your blood sugar regularly. It may cause blurring of vision. Therefore, regular eye examinations are recommended while on treatment with this medicine. When used long term, your doctor may monitor the amounts of the different types of blood cells in your blood regularly. Inform your doctor if you have unexplained bruising or bleeding, sore throat, fever, or a general feeling of tiredness.

Safety Advice for Bitaquine 40mg Injection

  • Moderate risk
  • High risk
  • Safe
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It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Bitaquine 40mg Injection. Please consult your doctor.

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Bitaquine 40mg Injection may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

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Bitaquine 40mg Injection is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.

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Bitaquine 40mg Injection may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.<BR>Sometimes Bitaquine 40mg Injection causes blurred eyesight or makes it difficult to focus your eyes which may affect your ability to drive.

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Bitaquine 40mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Bitaquine 40mg Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

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Bitaquine 40mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Bitaquine 40mg Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.<BR>Regular monitoring of liver function tests may be advised while you are taking this medicine.

How Bitaquine 40mg Injection works

Bitaquine 40mg Injection is a 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.

How To Use Bitaquine 40mg Injection

  • Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

Side Effects Of Bitaquine 40mg Injection

  • Itching

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FAQ's on Bitaquine 40mg Injection

What is Lariago tablet/Lariago syrup/Lariago-DS/ Resochin used for?

These are the trade names of products containing the drug chloroquine and are used in the treatment of malaria

Does Bitaquine cause nightmares/insomnia?

Bitaquine causing these side effects is rare or uncommon. Always consult your doctor for the change of dose regimen or an alternative drug of choice that may strictly be required.

Is Bitaquine safe in G6PD deficiency?

No, as there may be a risk of hemolysis in patients with G6PD deficiency. Always consult your doctor regarding its use

Is chloroquine a quinine/antibiotic/ contain sulpha/ is still used?

No, it is 4-aminoquinoline and not a quinine/antibiotic. It does not contain sulfa. It is used for the treatment of malaria (due to P. vivax, P.malariae, P. ovale, and susceptible strains of P. falciparum), prevention and suppression of malaria, amoebic hepatitis and abscess, discoid and systemic lupus erythematosus, rheumatoid arthritis

Is Bitaquine available over the counter?

Yes,it is available over the counter

Is Bitaquine banned in Nigeria?

Yes, it is banned in Nigeria

Does Bitaquine affect birth control/ affect the birth control pill/contraceptive pill/ menstrual cycle?

No, it does not affect birth control/ affect birth control pill/contraceptive pill/ menstrual cycle. Patients should follow the advice of the doctor regarding its use

Prescription Required

Bitaquine 40mg Injection

by Bombay Tablet Mfg Co Pvt Ltd
Chloroquine (40mg)

₹14₹14

0% off
Bitaquine 40mg Injection

Bitaquine 40mg Injection

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