Svizunate Information

Svizunate is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet, Injection. It is primarily used for the treatment of Malaria.

Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Svizunate. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.

Common side effects of Svizunate include Headache, Nausea or vomiting. Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Svizunate can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Svizunate go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.

Svizunate's effect during pregnancy is Moderate and Moderate while nursing. Warnings related to Svizunate's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.

Svizunate can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Svizunate in conditions like Drug Allergy. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Svizunate contraindications section.

Drug reaction of Svizunate with other medicines has been reported. See below for a complete list.

In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Svizunate is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.

Svizunate Benefits & Uses
Svizunate Dosage & How to Take
Svizunate Side Effects
Svizunate Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of Svizunate with Other Drugs
Svizunate Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Svizunate
Svizunate Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Svizunate Benefits & Uses

Svizunate is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Malaria (Read More - Home Remedies for Malaria)
Parasitic Infections

Svizunate Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Malaria Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 2 mg/kg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 6 days Special Instructions: Day first take 4 mg/kg, then 2 mg/kg
Geriatric	Disease: Malaria Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 2 mg/kg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 6 days Special Instructions: Day first take 4 mg/kg, then 2 mg/kg
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Malaria Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 2 mg/kg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 6 days Special Instructions: Day first take 4 mg/kg, then 2 mg/kg
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Malaria Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 2 mg/kg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 6 days Special Instructions: Day first take 4 mg/kg, then 2 mg/kg

Svizunate Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Svizunate is used -

Severe

Anemia (Read More - Home Remedies for Anaemia)

Moderate

Skin Rash (Read More - DIY Skin Rash Relief: Simple Home Remedies That Work)

Mild

Cough
पेट दर्द
Dizziness (Read More - Home Remedies for Dizziness: Quick Tips for Instant Relief)
Diarrhoea
Fever (Read More - Home remedies for fever)
Injection site pain

Common

Headache
Nausea or vomiting

Unknown

Itching or burning

Svizunate Related Warnings

Is the use of Svizunate safe for pregnant women?

Svizunate can have harmful effects in pregnant women. If you experience any discomfort after using Svizunate, then discontinue the use and take your doctor's advice.

Moderate
Is the use of Svizunate safe during breastfeeding?

Breastfeeding women may feel side effects of Svizunate. If you see any side effects, stop taking Svizunate immediately and talk to your doctor. Take Svizunate again, only after your doctor's advice.

Moderate
What is the effect of Svizunate on the Kidneys?

Information about safety of Svizunate for kidney is not available since scientific research on this topic is yet to be done.

Unknown
What is the effect of Svizunate on the Liver?

Svizunate may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Svizunate on the Heart?

Svizunate may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Svizunate with Other Drugs

Svizunate should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Mefloquine

Pyrimethamine

Svizunate Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Svizunate unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Allergy
Heart Disease
Liver Disease
Kidney Disease
Drug Allergy

Frequently asked Questions about Svizunate

Is this Svizunate habit forming or addictive?

Forming a habit of Svizunate has not been reported.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

After taking Svizunate you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Svizunate should be used only after doctor's advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, the use of Svizunate in mental disorders is not effective.

No

Svizunate Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Svizunate

Taking Svizunate with food does not cause any problems.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Svizunate

Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Svizunate.

Unknown