Gerinate Information

Gerinate, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Injection. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Malaria.

The optimal dosage of Gerinate is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.

The most common side effects of Gerinate are Headache, Nausea or vomiting. Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Gerinate as well, which are listed below. Such side effects of Gerinate normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.

Furthermore, you should know that effect of Gerinate is Moderate for pregnant women and Moderate for women who are breastfeeding. Warnings related to Gerinate's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.

Gerinate is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Drug Allergy are examples of such conditions. Other contraindications of Gerinate have been discussed in the sections ahead.

Additionally, Gerinate may also adversely react with other medicines. See below for a complete list.

Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Gerinate is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.

Gerinate Benefits & Uses
Gerinate Dosage & How to Take
Gerinate Side Effects
Gerinate Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of Gerinate with Other Drugs
Gerinate Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Gerinate
Gerinate Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Gerinate Benefits & Uses

Gerinate is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Malaria (Read More - Home Remedies for Malaria)
Parasitic Infections

Gerinate Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Malaria Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 1.2 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 6 days Special Instructions: Day first take 2.4 mg/Kg followed by 1.2 mg/Kg at 12 and 24 hours then 1.2 mg/Kg daily for 6 days.
Geriatric	Disease: Malaria Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 1.2 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 6 days Special Instructions: Day first take 2.4 mg/Kg followed by 1.2 mg/Kg at 12 and 24 hours then 1.2 mg/Kg daily for 6 days
Infant (1 month to 2 years)	Disease: Malaria Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 1 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 6 days Special Instructions: Day first take 2 mg/Kg followed by 1 mg/Kg at 12 and 24 hours then 1 mg/Kg daily for 6 days

Gerinate Related Warnings

Is the use of Gerinate safe for pregnant women?

Gerinate can have harmful effects in pregnant women. If you experience any discomfort after using Gerinate, then discontinue the use and take your doctor's advice.

Moderate
Is the use of Gerinate safe during breastfeeding?

If you are breastfeeding, you may experience some harmful effects of Gerinate. In case you experience any of these, discontinue its use until you consult your doctor.

Moderate
What is the effect of Gerinate on the Kidneys?

Information about safety of Gerinate for kidney is not available since scientific research on this topic is yet to be done.

Unknown
What is the effect of Gerinate on the Liver?

Side effects of Gerinate rarely affect the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Gerinate on the Heart?

Very few cases of side effects of Gerinate on the heart have been reported.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Gerinate with Other Drugs

Gerinate should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Mefloquine

Pyrimethamine

Gerinate Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Gerinate unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Allergy
Heart Disease
Liver Disease
Kidney Disease
Drug Allergy

Frequently asked Questions about Gerinate

Is this Gerinate habit forming or addictive?

Gerinate does not cause addiction.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

After taking Gerinate, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Gerinate can make you drowsy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, Gerinate is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, Gerinate cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

No

Gerinate Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Gerinate

Taking Gerinate with food does not cause any problems.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Gerinate

Information about the interaction of Gerinate and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.

Unknown

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience

References

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 830

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