Proguanil
General English name: Proguanil
Brand: Paludrine
Application: Malaria prevention
Drug forms of Proganyl
Tablet
Proganil drug information for malaria
Dosage and method of taking Proganil for malaria
Contraindications to Proganyl for Malaria
Proganol is used during pregnancy and lactation
Proganyl drug interactions for malaria
Special warnings and precautions while taking Proganil
Side effects of Proganil for malaria
Overdose of Proganil (Drug Poisoning)
Storage conditions of Proganil for malaria
Proganil drug information for malaria
Malaria is a very serious infection that is transmitted by the bite of an infected mosquito. The most common symptoms of this disease are fever and cold symptoms. Malaria can develop even up to a year after a trip to a malaria-prone area, and the disease must be treated immediately. Proganil pills help protect you against malaria when traveling to malaria-prone areas. It is used in combination with other anti-malarial drugs to increase its effectiveness.
Malaria is a serious infectious disease that is common in parts of the African continent. Malaria is transmitted to humans through infected mosquitoes. A parasite called Plasmodium lives in the stomachs of female mosquitoes, which are transmitted to humans through mosquito bites.
Because the pattern of malaria is different in different parts of the world, you should get the latest information about this disease from your doctor. Preventive items should be considered when traveling to these areas, Proganil tablets for the prevention of malaria are also sold without a prescription.
Dosage and method of taking Proganil for malaria
- Read the package leaflet carefully before starting treatment with this medicine. This brochure will help you to get comprehensive information about the drug and its possible side effects.
- The dose and amount of Proganil varies from person to person; Use the medicine exactly as your doctor advised. Each tablet contains 100 mg of proganil. Adults should take 200 mg a day, 2 tablets of Proganil, both of which should be taken together. If this medicine is for your child, you should pay attention to the doctor's prescription to use it.
- Swallow Proganil for malaria tablets with food or snack with some water.
- Use this medicine for a full course of treatment to completely cure your disease.
- Try to take your doses at the same time each day and at the regular hour.
- If you forget to take your daily dose at the right time but soon forget, take the medicine; But if you remember when the next dose is near the hour, do not take the missed dose. You should not take two doses of the medicine together because of the missed dose.
Contraindications to Proganyl for Malaria
Note the expiration date of Proganil and do not take it if your medicine has expired.
Never give this medicine to another person, even if you have the same symptoms.
Check for Proganilil drug interactions, and if you are taking a drug that interacts with this drug, talk to your doctor about using your medications.
Proganol is used during pregnancy and lactation
During pregnancy and lactation, you should not use the drug arbitrarily without consulting your doctor. If you have to travel to malaria-prone areas during this time, you should take Proganil tablets with folic acid.
The effect of Proganil on driving and working with machines
Although Proganil is unlikely to interfere with your ability to drive, make sure you are alert before driving or operating machinery.
Proganyl drug interactions for malaria
Drug interactions may alter drug performance and increase the risk of serious side effects. Make a list of all the medicines (including prescription / over-the-counter and herbal medicines) you use and share them with your doctor and pharmacist. Do not change the dose of your medicine without consulting your doctor or stop taking the medicine.
Special warnings and precautions while taking Proganil
Some medications may not be prescribed under certain conditions, and some medications may be prescribed if additional treatment is needed; Therefore, it is best for your doctor to be aware of the following before taking Proganil:
- If you are pregnant or breast-feeding.
- If you have any kidney disease.
- If you are currently taking certain medications. These medicines include all the medicines available, whether you are prescribed them or taking them without a doctor's prescription, such as herbal medicines and complementary medicines.
- If you are allergic to any medicine.
Side effects of Proganil for malaria
All medications can cause side effects. But many consumers also do not experience any side effects. Some of the side effects go away shortly after taking the medicine. In case of persistent side effects, the physician should be informed.
Mild diarrhea, heartburn: Drink water in these cases.
Constipation
Dry mouth and ulcers
Consult your doctor if you have any other symptoms that you feel are due to the use of Proganil.
Overdose of Proganil (Drug Poisoning)
Do not take more than the dose prescribed by your doctor.
If you feel that someone has been poisoned and you have symptoms such as shortness of breath, fainting and weakness (fainting), call the emergency room immediately.
Storage conditions of Proganil for malaria
Keep the medicine out of the reach of children.
Store the medicine in a cool, dry place away from heat and direct sunlight.