Malarabit (Amodiaquine)


Brand Name: Malarabit

Generic Name: Amodiaquine

Manufacturer/Agent: Biodeal Labds Ltd


Formulation: syp

Strength: 50mg/5ml 60ml

Pack size: 1

Trade Price: KES 20.00

Retail Price: @ KES 26.67


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.