Lariam

Mefloquine Hydrochloride tablet What does this drug do? MEFLOQUINE is used to treat malaria or keep it from happening. What do I need to tell my doctor before taking this medicine? They need to know if any of these things are true about you: depression or a history of mental problems like anxiety disorder, schizophrenia, or psychosis can lead to heart disease. liver disease seizures (epilepsy or convulsions) mefloquine, hydroxymefloquine, quinidine, quinine, or other medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives that cause an unusual or allergic reaction. trying to get pregnant or already pregnant How do I take this medication? You should swallow this medicine with a full glass of water. Eat while taking it. If you are taking this medicine to prevent malaria, you should start taking it a week before you go to the area and keep taking it for 4 weeks after you leave. Take your doses at set times and on the same day of the week every week. Don't take your medicine more than the instructions say. If you have an acute case of malaria, you will only get one dose of the medicine. If you are going to be in an area where malaria is common for a long time, talk to your doctor about the right way to take the medicine. Talk to your child's doctor about giving this medicine to a child. For certain conditions, this drug can be given to children as young as 6 months old, but there are some things to watch out for. Overdose: Call a poison control center or emergency room right away if you think you've taken too much of this medicine. NOTE: Only you can take this medicine. Don't give this medicine to anyone else. What if I forget to take one? If you forget to take a dose, take it as soon as you remember. If your next dose is almost due, take only that dose. Do not take duplicate or additional dosages. What could go wrong if I take this medicine? You shouldn't take this medicine with any of the following: halofantrine\squinidine\squinine This medicine could also react badly with the following drugs: chloroquine drugs to control the rhythm of the heart medicines for mental disorders like depression, anxiety, or psychosis Valproic acid, carbamazepine, phenobarbital, or phenytoin are used to stop seizures. Hay fever, colds, and allergies are treated with phenytoin. phenothiazines like chlorpromazine, mesoridazine, prochlorperazine, thioridazine propranolol typhoid vaccine This list might not include all possible ways for people to interact. Give your doctor a list of all the drugs, herbs, over-the-counter drugs, and dietary supplements you take. Tell them if you smoke, drink alcohol, or use illegal drugs. Some things may change how your medicine works. What should I keep an eye out for while I'm taking this medicine? If your symptoms don't start to get better in a few days, talk to your doctor or another health care professional. If you take this medicine for a long time, you should check in with your doctor or other health care provider often. If your vision changes in any way, you should see an eye doctor. Do not treat yourself if you get a fever while taking this medicine or after. Get in touch with a doctor or other health care professional right away. You may become tired or dizzy. Do not drive, use machinery, or do anything else that requires you to be mentally alert until you know how this medicine affects you. Don't stand or sit up quickly, especially if you are an older patient. This makes it less likely that you will get dizzy or pass out. When you are in a place where malaria is common, you should try not to get bitten by mosquitos. This includes staying in air-conditioned or well-screened rooms to reduce mosquito-human contact, sleeping under a mosquito net, preferably one with pyrethrum-containing insecticide, wearing long-sleeved shirts or blouses and long pants to protect arms and legs, applying DEET-based mosquito repellents to exposed skin, and using a pyrethrum-containing spray to kill mosquitos. You shouldn't take halofantrine if you are taking this medicine or have taken it in the last 3 weeks (another malarial drug). There could be dangerous effects on the heart. Talk to your doctor or nurse. What are the possible side effects of this medicine? You should tell your doctor or other health care professional as soon as possible if you have any of the following side effects: vision problems or changes in vision fainting spells or shivering headaches, mental changes, or other physical symptoms Problems with hearing joint or muscle aches Redness, blistering, peeling, or loosening of the skin, including ringing in the ears or inside the mouth seizures rash, itchy skin (there may be severe itching without a rash) if your heart rate changes a lot or you have other heart problems feeling weak or tired for no reason Side effects that usually don't need medical help (but you should tell your doctor or health care provider if they keep happening or bother you): drowsiness hair loss insomnia loss of hunger a bit of diarrhea nausea pain or upset in the stomach This list may not describe all possible side effects. Where should I store my pills? Keep out of children's reach. Store between 15 and 30 degrees C (59 and 86 degrees F) at room temperature. After the expiration date, throw away any medicine that hasn't been used.