Halfan (Halofantrine)


Brand Name: Halfan

Generic Name: Halofantrine

Manufacturer/Agent: Glaxosmithkline Pharma


Formulation: tabs

Strength: 250mg

Pack size: 6

Trade Price: KES 799.10

Retail Price: @ KES 177.58


Class: Antimalarials (Anti-infectives)

Mechanism of Action:


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Molecular Formulae: C26H30CL2F3NO.HCL = 536.9

Precautions: Hypersensitivity. known qt interval elongation. pregnancy.

Indications/Uses: P. flaciparum and vivax malaria 500mg 6hrly, 3 doses only.

Interactions:

Side Effects: Abdominal pains. diarrhoea. pruritus. nausea. ventricular dysrrhythmia.