Primaquine
Indications
- Adjunct in the treatment of non-falciparum malaria caused byPlasmodium vivaxinfection
- Adjunct in the treatment of non-falciparum malaria caused byPlasmodium ovaleinfection
- Adjunct in the treatment of non-falciparum malaria caused byPlasmodium vivaxinfection in patients with mild G6PD deficiency (administered on expert advice), Adjunct in the treatment of non-falciparum malaria caused byPlasmodium ovaleinfection in patients with mild G6PD deficiency (administered on expert advice)
- Treatment of mild to moderate pneumocystis infection (in combination with clindamycin)
Drug Interactions
2 drug interactions identified for Primaquine. Check the full interaction details, severity ratings, and clinical recommendations in the MedNext app.
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Cautions
G6PD deficiency; systemic diseases associated with granulocytopenia (e.g. rheumatoid arthritis, lupus erythematosus)...
Side Effects
Frequency not known Arrhythmia; dizziness; gastrointestinal discomfort; haemolytic anaemia (in G6PD deficiency); leucopenia; methaemoglobinaemia (in NADH methaemoglobin reductase deficiency); nausea; ...
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Last reviewed: 2026
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