Azunate 100 Tablet Information

Azunate 100 Tablet is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. It is primarily used for the treatment of Malaria.

The right dosage of Azunate 100 Tablet depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.

The most common side effects of Azunate 100 Tablet are Headache, Nausea or vomiting. Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Azunate 100 Tablet as well, which are listed below. Usually, these side effects of Azunate 100 Tablet 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.

Azunate 100 Tablet's effect during pregnancy is Moderate and Moderate while nursing. Warnings related to Azunate 100 Tablet's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.

Azunate 100 Tablet is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Drug Allergy as it can result in adverse effects. Other contraindications of Azunate 100 Tablet have been discussed in the sections ahead.

Additionally, Azunate 100 Tablet may also adversely react with other medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.

You should also be aware that Azunate 100 Tablet is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.

Azunate Benefits & Uses
Azunate Dosage & How to Take
Azunate Side Effects
Azunate Related Warnings
Azunate Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Azunate
Azunate Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Azunate 100 Tablet Benefits & Uses

Azunate 100 Tablet is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

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

Azunate 100 Tablet 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

Azunate 100 Tablet Related Warnings

Is the use of Azunate 100 Tablet safe for pregnant women?

Azunate can cause unwanted side effects in pregnant women. If you experience any side effects, stop taking Azunate right away. Take your doctor's advice before taking it again.

Moderate
Is the use of Azunate 100 Tablet safe during breastfeeding?

If you are breastfeeding, you may experience some harmful effects of Azunate. In case you experience any of these, discontinue its use until you consult your doctor.

Moderate
What is the effect of Azunate 100 Tablet on the Kidneys?

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

Unknown
What is the effect of Azunate 100 Tablet on the Liver?

Very few cases of side effects of Azunate on the liver have been reported.

Mild
What is the effect of Azunate 100 Tablet on the Heart?

Azunate has very mild side effects on the heart.

Mild

Azunate 100 Tablet Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Azunate 100 Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Allergy
Heart Disease
Liver Disease
Kidney Disease
Drug Allergy

Frequently asked Questions about Azunate 100 Tablet

Is this Azunate 100 Tablet habit forming or addictive?

No, you will not get addicted to Azunate 100 Tablet.

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

You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Azunate 100 Tablet. So it is best to avoid driving.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Azunate 100 Tablet should be used only after doctor's advice.

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

Azunate 100 Tablet is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.

No

Azunate 100 Tablet Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Azunate 100 Tablet

You can take Azunate 100 Tablet with food.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Azunate 100 Tablet

It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Azunate 100 Tablet and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.

Unknown

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience

References

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 830

Azunate 100 Tablet