Malarid (Amodiaquine)

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Brand Name: Malarid

Generic Name: Amodiaquine

Manufacturer/Agent: Abacus Pharma

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Formulation: tabs

Strength: 200mg

Pack size: 25

Trade Price: KES 134.00

Retail Price: @ KES 7.25

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Class: Antimalarials (Anti-infectives)

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Molecular Formulae: C20H22CLN3O.2HCL.2H2O = 464.8

Precautions: Hypersensitivity. history of agranulocytosis. not recommended for prophylaxis.

Indications/Uses: Acute malaria due to susceptible strains; 600mg od for three days. not recommended for prophylaxis.

Interactions:

Side Effects: Nausea. vomiting. diarrhoea. rarely after long usage; visual disturbances, blood disorders, hepatitis, peripheral neuropathy.

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