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Pyrimethamine 25 mg Tablet 100's, Pack of 1 TABLET
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PYRIMETHAMINE-25MG
ORAL
Not Returnable
Apr-24
Prescription drug
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Country of origin

India
Other Info - PYR0191

FAQs

Pyrimethamine 25 mg Tablet 100's contains Pyrimethamine, which belongs to the class of antimalarial/ antiparasitic drugs. It works by increasing the harmful, toxic, and highly reactive free radicals in the blood. This kills the parasite and stops the infection from spreading.
No, do not stop taking Pyrimethamine 25 mg Tablet 100's. It is recommended to take this medicine for the entire prescribed duration, even when symptoms improve or resolve. Failure to do so might result in drug resistance, and treating any subsequent infection with the same medicine would be very difficult.
The common side-effects of Pyrimethamine 25 mg Tablet 100's are nausea, vomiting, dizziness, diarrhoea, headache and injection site reactions. These side effects usually do not require any medical attention.

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Alcohol

Consult your doctor

The interaction of Pyrimethamine 25 mg Tablet 100's with alcohol is unknown. Avoiding alcohol consumption is advised.

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Pregnancy

Caution

In pregnant women, there are no favourable or well-controlled trials. Pyrimethamine 25 mg Tablet 100's should only be used during pregnancy if the possible benefit outweighs the risk to the fetus. Concurrent use of folinic acid is strongly advised while treating toxoplasmosis during pregnancy.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

Pyrimethamine is excreted in human milk. Because of the risk of serious adverse reactions in nursing infants from pyrimethamine and concurrent use of a sulfonamide with Pyrimethamine 25 mg Tablet 100's for the treatment of some patients with toxoplasmosis, a decision should be made whether to discontinue nursing or the drug, taking into account the benefits of the drug to the mother.

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Driving

Caution

Pyrimethamine 25 mg Tablet 100's may decrease alertness or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. So, do not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Pyrimethamine 25 mg Tablet 100's until you are alert.

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Liver

Caution

Pyrimethamine 25 mg Tablet 100's should be used with caution if you have a pre-existing or a history of liver disease. Your doctor may adjust the dose based on your condition.

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Kidney

Caution

Pyrimethamine 25 mg Tablet 100's should be used with caution if you have a pre-existing or a history of kidney diseases. Your doctor may adjust the dose based on your condition.

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Children

Safe if prescribed

Please consult your doctor. Your child's doctor will decide the dose of this medicine based on the age and condition of the child.

Reference

  1. https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/label/2003/08578slr016_daraprim_lbl.pdf
  2. https://clinicalinfo.hiv.gov/en/drugs/pyrimethamine/patient#:~:text=Pyrimethamine%20is%20an%20antiparasitic%20prescription,sulfa%20medicine)%20to%20treat%20toxoplasmosis.
  3. https://go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB00205
  4. https://reference.medscape.com/drug/daraprim-pyrimethamine-342668
  5. https://www.drugs.com/mtm/pyrimethamine.html

About Pyrimethamine 25 mg Tablet 100's

Pyrimethamine 25 mg Tablet 100's is an antimalarial medicine used in the treatment of malaria. Malaria is a parasitic disease caused by the plasmodium species. The infection occurs when the mosquito bites and enters the human body. Symptoms may include chills, on-and-off fever, and sweating. This medicine is only used to treat the infection. It is not recommended to prevent or treat severe conditions (where the infection is spread to the brain, kidneys, or lungs). Pyrimethamine 25 mg Tablet 100's is also used in the treatment of toxoplasmosis (infection caused by parasites toxoplasma gondii) and also in chemoprophylaxis of malaria.

Pyrimethamine 25 mg Tablet 100's contains Pyrimethamine, which belongs to the class of antimalarial/antiparasitic drugs. It works by increasing the harmful, toxic and highly reactive free radicals in the blood. This kills the parasite and stops the infection from spreading. In this way, Pyrimethamine 25 mg Tablet 100's is used for the prevention of relapse of malaria caused by parasites.

Pyrimethamine 25 mg Tablet 100's may cause certain side effects such as nausea, dizziness, vomiting, headache, diarrhoea, body pain, stomach discomfort, and injection site reactions. These side effects usually disappear without any medical attention. However, if these side effects persist, inform your doctor immediately. Pyrimethamine 25 mg Tablet 100's should be taken as advised by your doctor. Your doctor will decide the dose of the medicine based on the severity of your disease. Always take the medicine on time without skipping any dose.

Pyrimethamine 25 mg Tablet 100's should be avoided if you are allergic to it or any other artemisinin derivatives. It is contraindicated in patients with megaloblastic anemia. Inform your doctor if you have/had any conditions such as anemia,  liver/kidney disease, heart problem, or taking any other medicines before taking Pyrimethamine 25 mg Tablet 100's as it may cause serious side effects under these conditions. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, inform your doctor before taking Pyrimethamine 25 mg Tablet 100's. This medicine is used in combination with other medicines for the treatment of malaria. 

Uses of Pyrimethamine 25 mg Tablet 100's

Malaria, Toxoplasmosis

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Medicinal Benefits

Pyrimethamine 25 mg Tablet 100's contains Pyrimethamine, which belongs to the class of antimalarial/ antiparasitic drugs. It works by increasing the harmful, toxic and highly reactive free radicals in the blood. This kills the parasite and stops the infection from spreading. In this way, Pyrimethamine 25 mg Tablet 100's is used for the prevention of relapse of malaria caused by plasmodium species. Pyrimethamine 25 mg Tablet 100's is in combination with other antimalarial medicines such as chloroquine or quinine for the treatment of malarial infection.

Directions for Use

Pyrimethamine 25 mg Tablet 100's should be taken as advised by your doctor. It can be taken with or without food. Swallow it as a whole with a glass of water. Do not chew crush or break the medicine.

Side Effects of Pyrimethamine 25 mg Tablet 100's

  • Vomiting
  • Headache
  • Stomach pain
  • Dizziness
  • Lightheadedness
  • Abdominal pain
  • Weakness
  • Nausea

Drug Warnings

Avoid using Pyrimethamine 25 mg Tablet 100's if you are allergic to it or any other artemisinin derivatives. Inform your doctor if you have/had any conditions such as liver/kidney disease, heart problem, or taking any other medicines before receiving Pyrimethamine 25 mg Tablet 100's as it may cause serious side effects under these conditions. Pyrimethamine 25 mg Tablet 100's is recommended for use in children only if prescribed by the paediatrician, and if administered, proper care and dosing should be checked. This medicine is used alone or in combination with other medicines for the treatment of malaria.

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Habit Forming

No

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • It is important to allow the patient to eat regularly in small amounts to tolerate the food. 
  • Try to add protein to your diet for malaria-induced weight loss.
  • Eating at the right time and taking proper rest is important for the patient to recover.
  • Avoid eating fried and processed foods, and junk oily and spicy foods can aggravate nausea and disturb the body's digestion process.
  • Eat nutritious food that helps to improve malaria-induced weakness
  • Keep your area and surroundings mosquito-free.
  • Use mosquito-repellent products to avoid the recurrence of infections and any other further complications.