Fansidar (Sulfadoxine/pyrimethamine)

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Brand Name: Fansidar

Generic Name: Sulfadoxine/pyrimethamine

Manufacturer/Agent: Roche Pdts Ltd

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Formulation: tabs

Strength: 500/25mg

Pack size: 150

Trade Price: KES 4,293.00

Retail Price: @ KES 38.16

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Class: Antimalarials (Anti-infectives)

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Precautions: Sulphonamide allergy. severe renal or hepatic impairment. pregnancy.

Indications/Uses: P. falciparum malaria 3 tabs stat.

Interactions: Increased toxicity with methotrexate, co-trimoxazole, sulphonamides.

Side Effects: Skin rash. pharyngitis. gastro-intestinal upset. allergic reactions. headcahe. ataxia.

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