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Pyrimethamine is an allopathic medicine Secondary and off-label uses of Pyrimethamine have also been mentioned below. The correct dosage of Pyrimethamine depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Pyrimethamine 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.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Pyrimethamine is used -
Severe
Mild
Common
Unknown
Is the use of Pyrimethamine safe for pregnant women?
Pyrimethamine can have harmful effects in pregnant women. If you experience any discomfort after using Pyrimethamine, then discontinue the use and take your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Pyrimethamine safe during breastfeeding?
Side effects of Pyrimethamine on breastfeeding women are very mild.
What is the effect of Pyrimethamine on the Kidneys?
Pyrimethamine rarely harms the kidneys.
What is the effect of Pyrimethamine on the Liver?
Pyrimethamine may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.
What is the effect of Pyrimethamine on the Heart?
Pyrimethamine is completely safe for the heart.
Pyrimethamine should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Pyrimethamine unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Pyrimethamine habit forming or addictive?
Pyrimethamine does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Pyrimethamine will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.
Is it safe?
Pyrimethamine should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Pyrimethamine is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Pyrimethamine
Taking Pyrimethamine with food is safe.
Interaction between Alcohol and Pyrimethamine
Taking Pyrimethamine with alcohol can have severely harmful effects on your health.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Daraprim® (pyrimethamine)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 826-827