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Malswift 2 Injection, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Injection. Malaria are some of its major therapeutic uses.
The right dosage of Malswift 2 Injection depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
While these are the most often observed Malswift 2 Injection side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Malswift 2 Injection go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
In addition, Malswift 2 Injection's effect is Severe during pregnancy and Severe for lactating mothers. In addition, Malswift 2 Injection's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Malswift 2 Injection related warnings section.
Malswift 2 Injection can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Malswift 2 Injection in conditions like Porphyria. Other contraindications of Malswift 2 Injection have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Additionally, Malswift 2 Injection may also adversely react with other medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Malswift 2 Injection is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Malswift 2 Injection is used to treat the following -
Other Benefits
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.
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Is the use of Malswift 2 Injection 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.
Is the use of Malswift 2 Injection safe during breastfeeding?
Women who are breastfeeding may experience severe harmful effects after taking Malswift. It should only be taken after medical advice.
What is the effect of Malswift 2 Injection 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.
What is the effect of Malswift 2 Injection 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.
What is the effect of Malswift 2 Injection 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.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Malswift 2 Injection unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Malswift 2 Injection habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Malswift 2 Injection.
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 2 Injection can make you feel drowsy.
Is it safe?
Malswift 2 Injection is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Malswift 2 Injection for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Malswift 2 Injection
Due to a lack of research, nothing can be said about the consequences of taking Malswift 2 Injection together with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Malswift 2 Injection
Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Malswift 2 Injection.
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.
No, Malswift is a prescription drug so do not take it without consulting a doctor. It can cause unpleasant side effects if taken without a doctor's recommendation. Hence, the patient should seek doctors advice before taking this medication by himself or herself.
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.
Malswift contains chloroquine. It has antimalarial, amebicidal, and immunosuppressant activity. It is presumed that Malswift works by increasing pH in the acid vesicles of parasite which interferes in the parasite's ability to break down and digest hemoglobin. Malarial parasites need hemoglobin for growth and survival. This results in starvation and death of parasites. 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 it works in these autoimmune diseases is still unknown.
Yes, Malswift may cause anemia as well as thrombocytopenia (low platelet count) but it occurs in a few cases only. It is a rare side effect of this drug. If you are experiencing tiredness or shortness of breath or bleeding then discuss with your doctor without further delay.
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References
KD Tripathi. Package leaflet information for the user; Aralen® Chloroquine phosphate. Eighth Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2019
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 211