Malart Information

Malart is a prescription drug, available for use as Injection, Tablet. It is typically used for the treatment of Malaria.

The right dosage of Malart depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.

Common side effects of Malart include Headache, Nausea or vomiting. Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Malart can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Such side effects of Malart normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.

Malart's effect during pregnancy is Moderate and Moderate while nursing. It is important to know if Malart has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Malart related warnings section.

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

Besides this, Malart may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.

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

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

Malart Benefits & Uses

Malart is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

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

Malart 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: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 1.2 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 6 days Special Instructions: Day first take 2.4 mg/Kg followed by 1.2 mg/Kg at 12 and 24 hours then 1.2 mg/Kg daily for 6 days.
Geriatric	Disease: Malaria Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 1.2 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 6 days Special Instructions: Day first take 2.4 mg/Kg followed by 1.2 mg/Kg at 12 and 24 hours then 1.2 mg/Kg daily for 6 days
Infant (1 month to 2 years)	Disease: Malaria Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 1 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 6 days Special Instructions: Day first take 2 mg/Kg followed by 1 mg/Kg at 12 and 24 hours then 1 mg/Kg daily for 6 days

Malart Related Warnings

Is the use of Malart safe for pregnant women?

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

Moderate
Is the use of Malart safe during breastfeeding?

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

Moderate
What is the effect of Malart on the Kidneys?

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

Unknown
What is the effect of Malart on the Liver?

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

Mild
What is the effect of Malart on the Heart?

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

Mild

Severe Interaction of Malart with Other Drugs

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

Severe

Mefloquine

Pyrimethamine

Malart Contraindications

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

Allergy
Heart Disease
Liver Disease
Kidney Disease
Drug Allergy

Frequently asked Questions about Malart

Is this Malart habit forming or addictive?

No, there is no any evidence that Malart is addictive.

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

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

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but take Malart only as per medical advice.

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

No, Malart is not used to treat mental disorders.

No

Malart Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Malart

Taking Malart with food does not cause any problems.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Malart

It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Malart 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

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