Read the side effects of Tafenoquine as described in the medical literature. In case of any doubt consult your doctor or pharmacist.
Gastrointestinal: Nausea and vomiting
Nervous system: Dizziness,
headache, weakness, abnormal dreams, anxiety, inability to sleep
Eye: Corneal deposits, sensitivity or intolerance to light
Others: Itching, high levels of methemoglobin, creatinine, and liver enzyme (ALT) in blood, allergic reactions such as breathing difficulty, hives, swelling of face and eyelids.
Other Precautions : • Women of childbearing age must be clearly advised to take effective contraceptives when tafenoquine tablets are taken and to follow the contraception for at least three months after the dose of tafenoquine.
• Monitor patients carefully to avoid some severe side effects when tafenoquine is given to patients with kidney or liver disease.
• Tafenoquine tablets come in a pack of 30 tablets and once opened should be used within three months. Discard unused tablets if any, after three months.
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