Tuesday, September 13, 2011

Halofantrin, Anti-Malaria Drugs for Serious Infections

Malaria Mosquitos

Halofantrin included in the group of drugs known as antimalarials. Malaria transmission occurs in large areas of Central and South America, Hispaniola, sub-Saharan Africa, Indian subcontinent, Southeast Asia, the Middle East, and Oceania.

These drugs can cause serious side effects. Therefore, it is usually used to treat serious malaria infections in areas where known that other drugs can not work. Halofantrin available only by prescription. This product is available in dosage forms Tablets

Dose

Halofantrin should be taken when an empty stomach to reduce the possibility of side effects.
Oral dose (oral solution and tablets) are:

 
1. Adults and children weighing above 37 kg (81 pounds): 500 mg taken on an empty stomach every six hours three times a day for one day. Treatment may need to be repeated after one week.

2. Children weighing 23-31 kg (51-68 lbs): 250 mg taken on an empty stomach every six hours three times a day for one day.

3. Children weighing 32-37 kg (70 to  £ 81), 375 mg taken on an empty stomach every six hours three times a day for one day.

Side Effects
 
1. headache
2. Pain and joint pain
3. constipation
4. Frequent urination
5. indigestion
6. Loss of appetite
7. Skin itching or rash

We Don't Know What kinds of mousquito that bitten us, meybe Malari or any danger Mosquito other. Keep Clean if you don't want bitten by that mosquitos :). Cause The Mosquitos will not be in a clean...

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