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Malswift 40 Injection is a prescription drug, available for use as Injection. It is primarily used for the treatment of Malaria.
The right dosage of Malswift 40 Injection depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Malswift 40 Injection can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. These side effects of Malswift 40 Injection are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
In addition, Malswift 40 Injection's effect is Severe during pregnancy and Severe for lactating mothers. In addition, Malswift 40 Injection's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Malswift 40 Injection related warnings section.
Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Porphyria must refrain from the use of Malswift 40 Injection since this can cause severe adverse effects. The section on Malswift 40 Injection contraindications lists all such conditions.
Drug interactions for Malswift 40 Injection have been reported in the medical literature. Refer to the list below for further details.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Malswift 40 Injection is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Malswift 40 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 40 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 40 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 40 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 40 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 40 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.
Malswift 40 Injection 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 Malswift 40 Injection unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Malswift 40 Injection habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Malswift 40 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 40 Injection can make you feel drowsy.
Is it safe?
Malswift 40 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 40 Injection for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Malswift 40 Injection
Due to a lack of research, nothing can be said about the consequences of taking Malswift 40 Injection together with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Malswift 40 Injection
Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Malswift 40 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.
This medicine data has been created by -
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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