Review the side-effects of Proguanil as documented in medical literature. The term "side effects" refers to unintended effects that can occur as a result of taking the medication. In majority of the instances these side-effects are mild and easily tolerable, however sometimes they can be more severe and can be detrimental.
If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.
Most Common in adult- Abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, headache, diarrhea, weakness, loss of appetite, and dizziness.
Children- Vomiting, and itching.
Kidney- Blood in urine.
Blood - Abnormally decrease in white blood cells, and rarely anemia. Decrease in all types of blood cells.
Allergic reactions- Allergic reactions including rapid swelling, hives, rare cases of life-threatening allergies, and inflammation of blood vessels.
Central Nervous System - Rarely seizures and hallucinations.
Gastrointestinal - Mouth ulcer.
Liver- Elevated liver function tests and rare cases of liver inflammation.
Skin - Photosensitivity, rash, and rare cases of erythema multiforme and Stevens-Johnson syndrome.
Malarone- Atovaquone +Proguanil
If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.
Most Common in adult- Abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, headache, diarrhea, weakness, loss of appetite, and dizziness.
Children- Vomiting, and itching.
Kidney- Blood in urine.
Blood - Abnormally decrease in white blood cells, and rarely anemia. Decrease in all types of blood cells.
Allergic reactions- Allergic reactions including rapid swelling, hives, rare cases of life-threatening allergies, and inflammation of blood vessels.
Central Nervous System - Rarely seizures and hallucinations.
Gastrointestinal - Mouth ulcer.
Liver- Elevated liver function tests and rare cases of liver inflammation.
Skin - Photosensitivity, rash, and rare cases of erythema multiforme and Stevens-Johnson syndrome.
Other Precautions :
Avoid abrupt withdrawal.Drug Name : Proguanil
Proguanil(Malarone- Atovaquone +Proguanil) generic is an antiprotozoal and antimalarial, prescribed for prevention of malaria, treatment of malaria. It prevents the development of malaria parasites.Trade Names for Proguanil
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Malarone- Atovaquone +Proguanil
