Svizunate 50 Tablet Information

Svizunate 50 Tablet is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Malaria.

The optimal dosage of Svizunate 50 Tablet is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.

The most common side effects of Svizunate 50 Tablet are Headache, Nausea or vomiting. Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Svizunate 50 Tablet can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Svizunate 50 Tablet are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.

In addition, Svizunate 50 Tablet's effect is Moderate during pregnancy and Moderate for lactating mothers. It is important to know if Svizunate 50 Tablet has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Svizunate 50 Tablet related warnings section.

Svizunate 50 Tablet is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Drug Allergy are examples of such conditions. Some other conditions that can be affected by Svizunate 50 Tablet are listed in the contraindications section below.

Besides this, Svizunate 50 Tablet may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.

In addition to the above precautions for Svizunate 50 Tablet, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.

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

Svizunate 50 Tablet Benefits & Uses

Svizunate 50 Tablet is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

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

Svizunate 50 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

Svizunate 50 Tablet Related Warnings

Is the use of Svizunate 50 Tablet safe for pregnant women?

Svizunate can have harmful effects in pregnant women. If you experience any discomfort after using Svizunate, then discontinue the use and take your doctor's advice.

Moderate
Is the use of Svizunate 50 Tablet safe during breastfeeding?

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

Moderate
What is the effect of Svizunate 50 Tablet on the Kidneys?

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

Unknown
What is the effect of Svizunate 50 Tablet on the Liver?

Svizunate may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Svizunate 50 Tablet on the Heart?

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

Mild

Svizunate 50 Tablet Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Svizunate 50 Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Allergy
Heart Disease
Liver Disease
Kidney Disease
Drug Allergy

Frequently asked Questions about Svizunate 50 Tablet

Is this Svizunate 50 Tablet habit forming or addictive?

Forming a habit of Svizunate 50 Tablet has not been reported.

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

After taking Svizunate 50 Tablet you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Svizunate 50 Tablet should be used only after doctor's advice.

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

No, the use of Svizunate 50 Tablet in mental disorders is not effective.

No

Svizunate 50 Tablet Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Svizunate 50 Tablet

Taking Svizunate 50 Tablet with food does not cause any problems.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Svizunate 50 Tablet

Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Svizunate 50 Tablet.

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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