Leoprime Tablet Information

Leoprime Tablet is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet. Malaria are some of its major therapeutic uses. The alternative uses of Leoprime Tablet have also been explained below.

The correct dosage of Leoprime Tablet depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.

The most common side effects of Leoprime Tablet are Abdominal Pain. While these are the most often observed Leoprime Tablet side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Leoprime Tablet go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.

Leoprime Tablet's effect during pregnancy is Moderate and Moderate while nursing. Warnings related to Leoprime Tablet's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.

Other contraindications of Leoprime Tablet have been discussed in the sections ahead.

Drug reaction of Leoprime Tablet with other medicines has been reported. See below for a complete list.

Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Leoprime Tablet is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.

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

Leoprime Tablet Benefits & Uses

Leoprime Tablet is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Malaria (Read More - Home Remedies for Malaria)

Leoprime 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: Either Single Maximum Dose: 15 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Malaria Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 15 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Malaria Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 0.5 mg/kg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Malaria Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 0.5 mg/kg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Infant (1 month to 2 years)	Disease: Malaria Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 0.5 mg/kg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Leoprime Tablet Related Warnings

Is the use of Leoprime Tablet safe for pregnant women?

Leoprime may cause moderate side effects during pregnancy. If you feel its harmful effects, then stop taking this drug immediately, and do not take Leoprime again without your doctor's advice.

Moderate
Is the use of Leoprime Tablet safe during breastfeeding?

Leoprime may lead to some side effects in breastfeeding women. If you witness any unusal symptoms after taking Leoprime, discontinue its use and call your doctor right away. Follow your doctor's advice regarding the use of Leoprime.

Moderate
What is the effect of Leoprime Tablet on the Kidneys?

Leoprime is completely safe for kidneys.

Safe
What is the effect of Leoprime Tablet on the Liver?

Leoprime is rarely harmful for the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Leoprime Tablet on the Heart?

Side effects of Leoprime rarely affect the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Leoprime Tablet with Other Drugs

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

Leoprime Tablet Contraindications

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

Heart Disease
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Calcium Deficiency
Potassium Deficiency
Rheumatoid Arthritis

Frequently asked Questions about Leoprime Tablet

Is this Leoprime Tablet habit forming or addictive?

No, there is no any evidence that Leoprime Tablet is addictive.

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

No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Leoprime Tablet as you may feel sleepy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but consume Leoprime Tablet only on doctor's advice.

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

Leoprime Tablet is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.

No

Leoprime Tablet Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Leoprime Tablet

Taking Leoprime Tablet with food does not harm your health.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Leoprime Tablet

Consult your doctor before consuming alcohol while taking Leoprime Tablet as it can have severe side effects.

Severe

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience

References

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Primaquine phosphate

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 828

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