Megafin (Sulfamethoxypyrazine/pyrimethamine)
Brand Name: Megafin
Generic Name: Sulfamethoxypyrazine/pyrimethamine
Manufacturer/Agent: Bulk
Formulation: tabs
Strength: 500/25mg
Pack size: 2
Trade Price: KES 16.90
Retail Price: @ KES 11.27
Class: Antimalarials (Anti-infectives)
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Precautions: Pregnancy. severe renal or hepatic impairment. hypersensitivity to sulphonamides.
Indications/Uses: P. falciparum malaria; 2 tabs stat.
Interactions: Increased toxicity with sulphonamides, cotrimoxazole, methotrexate.
Side Effects: Gastro-intestinal upset. allergic skin reactions.