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Resochin 64.5mg Injection
Prescription Required
Product introduction
Resochin 64.5mg Injection is an antiparasitic medicine, used for the prevention and treatment of malaria. It works by killing the malaria causing parasite and stops the infection from spreading.
Resochin 64.5mg Injection is administered as an injection by a healthcare professional. Kindly do not self-administer. Take measures to reduce the chance of being bitten by mosquitoes like using insect repellent creams on parts of your body, not covered by clothing. Spray mosquito repellent to kill any mosquitoes that may have entered rooms in spite of screening. Wear light-colored and covered clothing when you are outside after sunset.
You may experience weakness, vomiting, rash, and itching as side effects of this medicine. It may also cause stomach pain, diarrhea, loss of appetite, and nausea. You may also notice some injection site reactions like pain, swelling, or redness. Please consult your doctor if these side effects persist for a longer duration.
Inform your doctor if you have diabetes as it can lower the sugar levels in the blood. If you are diabetic, you should monitor your blood sugar regularly. It may cause blurring of vision. Therefore, regular eye examinations are recommended while on treatment with this medicine. When used long term, your doctor may monitor the amounts of the different types of blood cells in your blood regularly. Inform your doctor if you have unexplained bruising or bleeding, sore throat, fever, or a general feeling of tiredness.
Resochin 64.5mg Injection is administered as an injection by a healthcare professional. Kindly do not self-administer. Take measures to reduce the chance of being bitten by mosquitoes like using insect repellent creams on parts of your body, not covered by clothing. Spray mosquito repellent to kill any mosquitoes that may have entered rooms in spite of screening. Wear light-colored and covered clothing when you are outside after sunset.
You may experience weakness, vomiting, rash, and itching as side effects of this medicine. It may also cause stomach pain, diarrhea, loss of appetite, and nausea. You may also notice some injection site reactions like pain, swelling, or redness. Please consult your doctor if these side effects persist for a longer duration.
Inform your doctor if you have diabetes as it can lower the sugar levels in the blood. If you are diabetic, you should monitor your blood sugar regularly. It may cause blurring of vision. Therefore, regular eye examinations are recommended while on treatment with this medicine. When used long term, your doctor may monitor the amounts of the different types of blood cells in your blood regularly. Inform your doctor if you have unexplained bruising or bleeding, sore throat, fever, or a general feeling of tiredness.
Uses of Resochin Injection
Benefits of Resochin Injection
In Malaria
Resochin 64.5mg Injection is used to treat malaria, a serious or life-threatening illness that is spread by a parasite that enters the human body by the bite of infected mosquitoes. It kills the infection-causing parasite and stops the further spread of the infection. Resochin 64.5mg Injection is given by doctor or nurse and should not be self-administered.
Side effects of Resochin Injection
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Resochin
- Itching
- Rash
- Vomiting
- Weakness
- Stomach pain
- Diarrhea
- Loss of appetite
- Nausea
How to use Resochin Injection
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
How Resochin Injection works
Resochin 64.5mg Injection is a an antiparasitic medication which treats malaria. It 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.
Safety advice
Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Resochin 64.5mg Injection. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Resochin 64.5mg Injection 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
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Resochin 64.5mg Injection is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.
Driving
UNSAFE
Resochin 64.5mg Injection may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Sometimes Resochin 64.5mg Injection causes blurred eyesight or makes it difficult to focus your eyes which may affect your ability to drive.
Sometimes Resochin 64.5mg Injection causes blurred eyesight or makes it difficult to focus your eyes which may affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
CAUTION
Resochin 64.5mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Resochin 64.5mg Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CAUTION
Resochin 64.5mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Resochin 64.5mg Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Regular monitoring of liver function tests may be advised while you are taking this medicine.
Regular monitoring of liver function tests may be advised while you are taking this medicine.
All substitutes
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No substitutes found for this medicine
Quick tips
- Resochin 64.5mg Injection is used for the prevention and treatment of malaria.
- Tips to reduce the chance of being bitten by mosquitoes:
- Wear light-coloured and covered clothing when you are outside after sunset.
- Use insect repellent creams or sprays on parts of your body not covered by clothing.
- Spray to kill any mosquitoes that may have entered rooms in spite of screening.
- It may cause blurring of vision, when you first start taking it. Use caution while driving or doing anything that requires concentration.
- Eye examination prior to and at 3–6 monthly intervals during use is required if patients are receiving Resochin 64.5mg Injection at continuous high doses for longer duration.
- It may cause low blood sugar level. Monitor your blood sugar level regularly, if you are diabetic.
- When used long term, your doctor may monitor the amounts of the different types of blood cells in your blood regularly. Inform your doctor if you have unexplained bruising or bleeding, sore throat, fever, or general feeling of tiredness.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
4-Aminoquinoline derivative
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
OPHTHAL
Action Class
Antimalarial- Aminoquinolines
Interaction with drugs
Taking Resochin with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects
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