12 Jul 10 Generic Lariam A Prescribed Drug to Treat and Prevent Malaria Part 2
doses should be taken regularly, always on the same day of each week, preferably after the main meal.
The recommended dose to treat mild to moderate malaria in pediatric patients induced by mefloquine-susceptible strains of P. falciparum is twenty (20) to 25 mg/kg based on body weight. The total therapeutic dose can be divided into 2 doses given at 6 to 8 hours apart to reduce the incidence or harshness of side effects. It is advised to take the drug after a meal and administered with plenty of water.
The suggested prophylactic dose of Generic Lariam to treat Malaria Prophylaxis is about 5 mg/kg based on body weight once weekly. Pediatric patients weighing over 45 kg can take one 250 mg Generic Lariam tablet taken once weekly. Pediatric patients weighing less than 45 kg, can take 1/2 tablet weekly.
Drug Interaction
Doctors always warn not to take certain drugs concurrently with other drugs because of the drug interaction. Generic Lariam may also bring about some adverse effects if taken with other medications. These medicines may include anticoagulants (eg, warfarin), Antiarrhythmics (eg, amiodarone, quinidine, propafenone), beta-blockers (eg, propranolol), certain antihistamines (eg, astemizole, terfenadine), calcium channel blockers (eg, amlodipine, verapamil), dofetilide, chloroquine, halofantrine, ketoconazole, hydroxychloroquine, paliperidone, quinine, phenothiazines (eg, thioridazine), ziprasidone, rifampin, tricyclic antidepressants (eg, amitriptyline), anticonvulsants (eg, valproic acid, phenobarbital, carbamazapine, phenytoin) .
Side Effects
Adverse effects caused by using this drug may take in some common side effects as well as some serious adverse effects. A patient is likely to experience adverse effects like
drowsiness; loss of appetite; headache; dizziness; lightheadedness; nausea; muscle aches; severe allergic reactions; chest pain; bizarre behavior; fainting; fast, or irregular heartbeat; loss of balance or coordination; mental or mood changes; numbness or tingling of
