Halofantrine - Systemic
Brand Names
Halfan
Halofantrine *** Before Using *** How to Use *** Fore Safe Use *** Side Effects
Before Using
In deciding to using a medication,
the chance of taking the drug must be weighed against the good it will
do. This is a decision you will make. For halofantrine, the
following must be considered
Allergic reaction
Tell your family doctor if you have any unusual or
allergy to halofantrine. Also tell your health care professional
if you are allergic to any other substances, such as foods, preservatives,
or dyes.
Pregnancy care
Halofantrine has not been studied in pregnant women.
However, it has been found to cause unwanted effects, including death of the
fetus, in pets. Before taking this drug, make sure your family doctor knows
if you are pregnant or if you may become pregnant.
Breast-feeding problem
Halofantrine may pass into breast milk and cause
unwanted effects in nursing babies. It may be necessary for you to take another
drug or to stop breast-feeding while taking halofantrine. Be sure you
have discussed the chance and benefits of the drug with your family doctor.
Use for Children
Although there is no special info comparing
use of halofantrine in child with use in other age groups, this drug
is not expected to cause various side effects or problems in child than
it does in adults.
Elderly care
Many medication have not been studied specifically
in elderly people. Therefore, it may not be known whether they work exactly
the same way they do in adults people or if they cause various side effects
or problems in elderly people. There is no special info comparing use
of halofantrine in the elderly with use in other age groups.
Drug interactions
Although certain medication must not be using
together at all, in other cases two various medication may be using together
even if an interaction might occur. In these cases, your family doctor may want to
change the dose, or other precautions may be necessary. When you are taking
halofantrine, it is especially important that your health care professional
know if you are taking the following:
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Mefloquine - Lariam Recent use of mefloquine or use of
mefloquine with halofantrine may cause fast and irregular heartbeat
Other Information for using
The presence of other medical
problems may effect the use of halofantrine. Make sure you tell your family doctor
if you have any other medical problems, especially:
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Heart problems, especially abnormal heartbeat
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Thiamine deficiency
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Unexplained sudden fainting These conditions increase the risk
of side effects effecting the heart, including fast irregular heartbeat
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