Proguanil

Author:Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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DefinitionThis section has been translated automatically.

Antimalarials.

Half-lifeThis section has been translated automatically.

2 h

IndicationThis section has been translated automatically.

The drug of choice for malaria prophylaxis in areas with chloroquine resistance.

Limited indicationThis section has been translated automatically.

Pregnancy, severe kidney dysfunction (dose reduction).

Dosage and method of useThis section has been translated automatically.

  • Adults and young people > 14 years: 200 mg/day p.o.
  • Children/teenagers: 9-14 years: 150 mg/day
  • Children: 5-8 years. 100 mg/day.
  • Children: 1-4 y. 50 mg/day.
  • children: < 1 year: 25 mg/day.

Remember! To be taken in combination with 200 mg chloroquine per day. Start at least 24 hours before arrival in the endemic area until 4 weeks after leaving the area!

Undesirable effectsThis section has been translated automatically.

Anemia, gastrointestinal problems, hematuria, allergic skin reactions.

InteractionsThis section has been translated automatically.

Stomatitis may occur if chloroquine is administered at the same time.

PreparationsThis section has been translated automatically.

Paludrine

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer