Malacide (Sulfadoxine/pyrimethamine)
Brand Name: Malacide
Generic Name: Sulfadoxine/pyrimethamine
Manufacturer/Agent: Square Pharmaceuticals
Formulation: tabs
Strength: 500:25 mg
Pack size: 60
Trade Price: KES 375.00
Retail Price: @ KES 8.33
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.