Malswift: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Malswift Information

Malswift, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Lotion, Injection. Malaria are some of its major therapeutic uses.

Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Malswift. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.

Some other side effects of Malswift have been listed ahead. These side effects of Malswift are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.

It is also important to note that Malswift has a Severe effect for pregnant women and Severe effect on lactating mothers. Warnings related to Malswift's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.

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

Drug interactions for Malswift have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.

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

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

Malswift Benefits & Uses

Malswift is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Malaria (Read More - Home Remedies for Malaria)

Malswift 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

Malswift Side Effects

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

Malswift Related Warnings

Is the use of Malswift safe for pregnant women?

Pregnant women may get severe side effects after taking Malswift. If you are pregnant, do not take Malswift without a doctor's advice.

Severe
Is the use of Malswift safe during breastfeeding?

Women who are breastfeeding may experience severe harmful effects after taking Malswift. It should only be taken after medical advice.

Severe
What is the effect of Malswift on the Kidneys?

There may be some adverse effects on kidney after taking Malswift. If you observe any such side effects, stop taking this drug. Consume this medicine again only if your doctor advises you to do so.

Moderate
What is the effect of Malswift on the Liver?

Malswift may cause harmful effects on liver. if you feel it's having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.

Moderate
What is the effect of Malswift on the Heart?

There may be an adverse effect on the heart after taking Malswift. If you observe any side effects on your body then stop taking this drug. Restart this medicine only if your doctor advises you to do so.

Moderate

Severe Interaction of Malswift with Other Drugs

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

Severe

Tramadol

Moderate

Ethambutol

Fluconazole

Ketoconazole

Levodopa

Malswift Contraindications

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

Eye Disorders
Epilepsy
Psoriasis
Hearing Loss
Porphyria

Frequently asked Questions about Malswift

Is this Malswift habit forming or addictive?

No, you will not get addicted to Malswift.

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

No, you should do not do anything that requires concentration and attention as the Malswift can make you feel drowsy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Malswift is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.

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

There is no benefit of taking Malswift for mental disorders.

No

Malswift Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Malswift

Due to a lack of research, nothing can be said about the consequences of taking Malswift together with food.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Malswift

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

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Malswift

Question about 5 years ago

Is Malswift helpful in lupus?

Dr Anjum Mujawar MBBS, MBBS , Emergency Medicine

Yes, Malswift is helpful in lupus or systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). It is used in the treatment of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) as well as rheumatoid arthritis. Malswift works in rheumatoid arthritis and systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) by suppressing the immune system which provides relief to the patient from pain and inflammation. However, the exact mechanism how Malswift works in these autoimmune diseases is still unknown.

Question over 5 years ago

Can Malswift cause weight loss?

Dr. Kuldeep Meena MBBS, MD , Cardiology, Neurology, Pediatrics, Dermatology, Pulmonology, Nephrology, General Physician, Other, Infectious Disease, Emergency Medicine, Allergy and Immunology, Internal Medicine, Multispeciality

Yes, long-term use of Malswift may cause weight loss but this occurs rarely. It is a rare side effect of Malswift. However, if you are experiencing unusual rapid weight loss and you are in doubt that Malswift is causing weight loss then discuss with your doctor instantly.

Question almost 5 years ago

Can I take Malswift with diclofenac?

Dr Anjum Mujawar MBBS, MBBS , Emergency Medicine

Yes, Malswift can be taken with diclofenac. No harmful drug interaction has been reported between them. However, if you feel any discomfort after taking this drug do not hesitate to inform your doctor.

Question almost 6 years ago

Is Malswift safe to use?

Dr. R.K Singh MBBS , Diabetology

Yes, Malswift is safe to use, if taken in a prescribed amount for a specified time as advised by the doctor. However, few side effects have been observed at a regular dose such as a headache, nausea, and vomiting. Do not hesitate to inform your doctor if you are facing any of the above side effects.

Question over 5 years ago

What is Malswift?

Dr. Chinmaya Bal MBBS , General Physician

Malswift is a brand name of chloroquine and it comes in the form of a tablet, capsule, injection, and oral suspension. It belongs to the class of drugs known as antimalarials which have amebicidal activity. It is a prescription drug that is used in the treatment of malaria which is a vector-borne infectious disease caused by parasites Plasmodium species. These are Plasmodium falciparum, Plasmodium malariae, Plasmodium ovale, and Plasmodium vivax. Apart from this Malswift is also used in the treatment of extraintestinal amebiasis which is the protozoal infection caused by parasite Entamoeba histolytica. It is also used in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis and systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) both are autoimmune diseases which causes inflammation and pain. Malswift is also used off-label for the treatment of porphyria cutanea tarda (PCT) a blood disorder that affects the skin.

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Malswift Benefits & Uses

Malswift Dosage & How to Take

Malswift Side Effects

Malswift Related Warnings

Severe Interaction of Malswift with Other Drugs

Malswift Contraindications

Frequently asked Questions about Malswift

Malswift Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Frequently asked Questions about Malswift

Question about 5 years ago

Is Malswift helpful in lupus?

Dr Anjum Mujawar MBBS, MBBS , Emergency Medicine

Question over 5 years ago

Can Malswift cause weight loss?

Dr. Kuldeep Meena MBBS, MD , Cardiology, Neurology, Pediatrics, Dermatology, Pulmonology, Nephrology, General Physician, Other, Infectious Disease, Emergency Medicine, Allergy and Immunology, Internal Medicine, Multispeciality

Question almost 5 years ago

Can I take Malswift with diclofenac?

Dr Anjum Mujawar MBBS, MBBS , Emergency Medicine

Question almost 6 years ago

Is Malswift safe to use?

Dr. R.K Singh MBBS , Diabetology

Question over 5 years ago

What is Malswift?

Dr. Chinmaya Bal MBBS , General Physician

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