Glanaria 25mg/500mg Tablet
Glanaria 25mg/500mg Tablet is a combination medicine that is prescribed to treat malaria. It fights against the infection by preventing the growth of the parasites inside the body.
Glanaria 25mg/500mg Tablet
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Glanaria 25mg/500mg Tablet is a combination medicine that is prescribed to treat malaria. It fights against the infection by preventing the growth of the parasites inside the body.
Glanaria 25mg/500mg Tablet is a combination medicine that is prescribed to treat malaria. It fights against the infection by preventing the growth of the parasites inside the body.
Glanaria 25mg/500mg Tablet is a prescription medicine. It is to be taken with food and take it at a fixed time regularly. Take the medicine in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Do not consume more than the recommended dose, as this may have harmful effects on your body. A missed dose should be taken as soon as you remember. The course of the treatment should be completed for better efficacy.
Some common side effects of this medicine are headaches, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, weakness, indigestion, etc. You may also feel dizzy, thus it is advised not to drive or operate machinery. To overcome dizziness you should drink plenty of fluid. If any of the side effects get aggravated, contact your doctor immediately.
Before taking this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you are taking any medication for any health conditions. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult with their doctor before taking it. Avoid drinking alcohol as it can cause excessive drowsiness with this medicine.
03Uses
Treatment of Malaria
04How To Use
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Glanaria 25mg/500mg Tablet is to be taken with food.
05How It Works
Glanaria 25mg/500mg Tablet is a combination of two medicines: Pyrimethamine and Sulphadoxine which treat malaria. Pyrimethamine is an antiparasitic medicine which works by increasing the levels of haeme in the blood, a substance toxic to the malarial parasite. This kills the parasite and stops the infection from spreading. Sulphadoxine is an antibiotic which stops the bacteria from producing folic acid, a nutrient required for bacterial multiplication.
06What If You Miss A Dose?
Q: What if you forget to take Glanaria Tablet?
A: If you miss a dose of Glanaria 25mg/500mg Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
07Benefits
In Treatment of Malaria
Malaria is a serious or life-threatening illness that is spread by a parasite that enters the human body by the bite of infected mosquitoes. Glanaria 25mg/500mg Tablet is an antimalarial medicine and is used to treat malaria. It kills the infection-causing parasite and stops the further spread of the infection in the body. Do not use this medicine for treating any other condition without consulting your doctor.
08Side Effects
Nausea
Vomiting
Diarrhea
Fatigue
Feeling of fullness
Dizziness
Headache
Mouth sore
Skin rash
09Safety Information
Alcohol:CAUTION
Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Glanaria 25mg/500mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Glanaria 25mg/500mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Glanaria 25mg/500mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Driving:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether Glanaria 25mg/500mg Tablet alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
Kidney:CAUTION
Glanaria 25mg/500mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Glanaria 25mg/500mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver:CAUTION
Glanaria 25mg/500mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Glanaria 25mg/500mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
10Drug Tips
Glanaria 25mg/500mg Tablet must be taken with food at the same time every day.
Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping it early may make the infection come back and harder to treat.
It is advisable to drink plenty of fluids and a healthy diet while taking the medicine.
It may cause dizziness. Do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how medicine affects you.
Avoid consuming alcohol while taking medication as it may cause increased side effects.
Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.
References
Sources and references
Pyrimethamine+Sulphadoxine. Basel, Switzerland: F. Hoffmann-La Roche Ltd. [Accessed 10 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from: View
Pyrimethamine. Research Triangle Park, North Carolina: DSM Pharmaceuticals; 2003. [Accessed 10 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from: View
ScienceDirect. Sulphadoxine. [Accessed 10 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from: View
