Diaquin (Amodiaquine)
Brand Name: Diaquin
Generic Name: Amodiaquine
Manufacturer/Agent: Macs Pharmaceuticals
Formulation: syp
Strength: 50mg/5ml 60ml
Pack size: 1
Trade Price: KES 33.80
Retail Price: @ KES 45.07
Class: Antimalarials (Anti-infectives)
Mechanism of Action:
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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.