Larinate 100 Kit (Artesunate Sulfadoxine Pyrimethamine)

Larinate 100 Kit

Larinate 100 Kit is used for Chloroquine resistant malaria, Severe quinine resistant malaria, Malaria, Disease caused by toxoplasmas, Parasitic disease, Malaria infections and other conditions. Larinate 100 Kit may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Larinate 100 Kit contains Artesunate, Pyrimethamine and Sulphadoxine as active ingredients.
Larinate 100 Kit works by killing the malarial parasite; stopping the growth of bacteria; killing the parasites in the blood stream;
Detailed information related to Larinate 100 Kit’s uses, composition, dosage, side effects and reviews is listed below.

Uses

Larinate 100 Kit is used for the treatment, control, prevention, & improvement of the following diseases, conditions and symptoms:
Chloroquine resistant malaria
Severe quinine resistant malaria
Malaria
Disease caused by toxoplasmas
Parasitic disease
Malaria infections

Side-effects

The following is a list of possible side-effects that may occur from all constituting ingredients of Larinate 100 Kit. This is not a comprehensive list. These side-effects are possible, but do not always occur. Some of the side-effects may be rare but serious. Consult your doctor if you observe any of the following side-effects, especially if they do not go away.
Nausea
Vomiting
Anorexia
Dizziness
Neutropenia
Anemia
Hemolysis
Elevated levels of liver enzymes
Inflammation of the tongue
Abdominal pain
Urinary retention
Headache
Fatigue
Painful urination
Nosebleed
Feeling of discomfort
Urge to vomit
Diarrhea
Tiredness
Abnormal skin pigmentation
Abnormal bruising
Change in blood test results
Fever
Weakness
Larinate 100 Kit may also cause side-effects not listed here.
If you notice other side-effects not listed above, contact your doctor for medical advice. You may also report side-effects to your local food and drug administration authority.

Precautions

Before using Larinate 100 Kit, inform your doctor about your current list of medications, over the counter products (e.g. vitamins, herbal supplements, etc.), allergies, pre-existing diseases, and current health conditions (e.g. pregnancy, upcoming surgery, etc.). Some health conditions may make you more susceptible to the side-effects of the drug. Take as directed by your doctor or follow the direction printed on the product insert. Dosage is based on your condition. Tell your doctor if your condition persists or worsens. Important counseling points are listed below.
Consult your doctor immediately if your symptoms do not improve, you are unable to eat, or you develop fainting, flu-like symptoms, or change in heartbeat
Discontinue if folic acid deficiency develops
Do not drive or operate heavy machinery
Do not take this drug if you are allergic to it
Finish the entire course of treatment as prescribed
Inform your doctor if you have existing medical problems including heart problems or HIV
Inform your doctor of all your other medications
Keep away from children
May increase chance of cancer
May need to take folic acid or leucovorin to avoid side effects

Interactions with Larinate 100 Kit

If you use other drugs or over the counter products at the same time, the effects of Larinate 100 Kit may change. This may increase your risk for side-effects or cause your drug not to work properly. Tell your doctor about all the drugs, vitamins, and herbal supplements you are using, so that you doctor can help you prevent or manage drug interactions. Larinate 100 Kit may interact with the following drugs and products:
Chloroquine
HIV drugs
Leucovorin
Mefloquine
Non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors
Primaquine
Protease inhibitors
Pyrimethamine
Sulfonamides
Sulphonamides
When not to use Larinate 100 Kit
Hypersensitivity to Larinate 100 Kit is a contraindication. In addition, Larinate 100 Kit should not be used if you have the following conditions:
Alcoholism
Allergic reactions
Blood dyscrasias
Bone marrow problems
Breastfeeding
Depression
First 3 months of pregnancy
Fits
Hypersensitive
Infants less than 2 months of age

Composition and Active Ingredients

Larinate 100 Kit is composed of the following active ingredients (salts)
Artesunate – 100mg
Sulphadoxine – 500mg
Pyrimethamine – 25mg