Melarsoprol : Before Using - Arsobal, Mel B, Melarsen Oxide-BAL

Melarsoprol - Systemic

Brand Names

Arsobal, Mel B, Melarsen Oxide-BAL Melarsoprol *** Before Using *** How to Use *** Fore Safe Use *** Side Effects

Before Using This Medication

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 melarsoprol, the following must be considered

Allergic reaction

Tell your family doctor if you have any unusual or allergy to melarsoprol. Also tell your health care professional if you are allergic to any other substances, such as foods, preservatives, or dyes.

Pregnancy care

Studies on effects in pregnancy have not been done in either humans or pets.

Breast-feeding problem

It is not known whether melarsoprol passes into breast milk. Although most medication pass into breast milk in small amounts, many of them may be using safely while breast-feeding. Mothers who are receiving this drug and who wish to breast-feed must discuss this with their family doctor.

Use for Children

Although there is no special info comparing use of melarsoprol 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. Although there is no special info comparing use of melarsoprol in the elderly with use in other age groups, this drug is not expected to cause various side effects or problems in elderly people than it does in adults people.

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. Tell your health care professional if you are taking any other prescription or nonprescription - over-the-counter "OTC " drug.

Other Information for using

The presence of other medical problems may effect the use of melarsoprol. Make sure you tell your family doctor if you have any other medical problems, especially:

Fever Melarsoprol may increase the risk of side effects in diseaseds with fever

Glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase - G6PD deficiency Melarsoprol may increase the risk of side effects effecting the blood in diseaseds with G6PD deficiency

Leprosy Melarsoprol may cause the appearance of tender nodules or lumps on the legs - usually below the knees in diseaseds with leprosy