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Suramin
Latest prescription information about Suramin. Learn how to pronounce the drug’s name, its indications, dosage, how to take, when to take, when not to take, side effects, special precautions, its storage instructions and warnings if any when taken during pregnancy. Also listed are the International and Indian trade name(s) of the drug and its price list.
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Generic Name : Suramin
Pronunciation : SUR- a- min
Trade Name(s):
International- Germanin, Moranyl, Naganin, Naganine. This medication is prescribed for sleeping sickness, onchocerciasis (river blindness) and some infections caused by parasites. When it is not to be taken (Contraindications):
When it is to be taken : IV: Dose is based on patient’s body weight and response to the medication. How it should be taken : It comes as a solution for injection, to be administered by a healthcare provider into the vein. Special Instruction : * Caution should be exercised in patients with history of liver impairment, allergy, decreased serum albumin level,malnutrition, pregnant women, children, elderly and during breastfeeding. Side Effects : Central nervous system- Fever, headache, tiredness, fainting, weakness, numbness and increased sensitivity in hand and foot. Skin- Rash and itching. Metabolic- Adrenal insufficiency and abnormality in liver enzymes. Gastrointestinal- Vomiting, abdominal pain, nausea and metallic taste. Blood- Decrease in blood count. Liver- Transient increase in bilirubin level. Musculoskeletal- Tingling and peripheral neuropathy. Eye- Eye diseases and eye problems. Genitourinary- Presence of protein in urine and kidney impairment. *Avoid excess dosage. Storage Conditions : Normally handled and stored by health care providers. |
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