Malacure At Information

Malacure At is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Injection. It is primarily used for the treatment of Malaria.

The optimal dosage of Malacure At is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.

Malacure At also has some side effects, the most common being Headache, Nausea or vomiting. Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Malacure At can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Malacure At go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.

Malacure At's effect during pregnancy is Moderate and Moderate while nursing. It is important to know if Malacure At has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Malacure At related warnings section.

Malacure At can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Malacure At in conditions like Drug Allergy. The section on Malacure At contraindications lists all such conditions.

Drug interactions for Malacure At have been reported in the medical literature. A complete list of these interactions is given below.

In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Malacure At is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.

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

Malacure At Benefits & Uses

Malacure At is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

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

Malacure At 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

Malacure At Related Warnings

Is the use of Malacure At safe for pregnant women?

Malacure AT may have some side effects during pregnancy. Pregnant women should discontinue the use of Malacure AT, and talk to their doctor, if they notice any discomfort.

Moderate
Is the use of Malacure At safe during breastfeeding?

Malacure AT may lead to some side effects in breastfeeding women. If you witness any unusal symptoms after taking Malacure AT, discontinue its use and call your doctor right away. Follow your doctor's advice regarding the use of Malacure AT.

Moderate
What is the effect of Malacure At on the Kidneys?

In the absence of any scientific study on the side effects of Malacure AT on kidney, information on safety of Malacure AT for kidney is unavailable.

Unknown
What is the effect of Malacure At on the Liver?

Side effects of Malacure AT rarely affect the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Malacure At on the Heart?

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

Mild

Severe Interaction of Malacure At with Other Drugs

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

Severe

Mefloquine

Pyrimethamine

Malacure At Contraindications

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

Allergy
Heart Disease
Liver Disease
Kidney Disease
Drug Allergy

Frequently asked Questions about Malacure At

Is this Malacure At habit forming or addictive?

No, you will not get addicted to Malacure At.

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

No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Malacure At as you may feel sleepy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Malacure At is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.

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

Malacure At is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.

No

Malacure At Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Malacure At

Taking Malacure At with food does not cause any problems.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Malacure At

No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Malacure At with alcohol will be.

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

Malacure AT Injection