Metakelfin (Sulfamethoxypyrazine/pyrimethamine)


Brand Name: Metakelfin

Generic Name: Sulfamethoxypyrazine/pyrimethamine

Manufacturer/Agent: Pfizer-pharmacia


Formulation: tabs

Strength: 500/25mg

Pack size: 500

Trade Price: KES 15,010.00

Retail Price: @ KES 40.03


Class: Antimalarials (Anti-infectives)

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Precautions: Pregnancy. severe renal or hepatic impairment. hypersensitivity to sulphonamides.

Indications/Uses: P. falciparum malaria; 2 tabs stat.

Interactions: Increased toxicity with sulphonamides, cotrimoxazole, methotrexate.

Side Effects: Gastro-intestinal upset. allergic skin reactions.