Primaquine Phosphate
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Manufacturer
Form
Dosage
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CVS PHARMACY |
$16.35
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WALGREENS |
$23.85
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WEGMANS FOOD MARKETS INC |
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$73.79 |
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49% |
$37.84
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HARRIS TEETER PHARMACY |
Retail
$72.49 |
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34% |
$47.69
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SAFEWAY PHARMACY |
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$73.79 |
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33% |
$49.18
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WALMART PHARMACY |
$62.68
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CVS PHARMACY |
$16.35
With Free Coupon
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WALGREENS |
$23.85
With Free Coupon
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WEGMANS FOOD MARKETS INC |
Retail
$73.79 |
Save
49% |
$37.84
With Free Coupon
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HARRIS TEETER PHARMACY |
Retail
$72.49 |
Save
34% |
$47.69
With Free Coupon
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SAFEWAY PHARMACY |
Retail
$73.79 |
Save
33% |
$49.18
With Free Coupon
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WALMART PHARMACY |
$62.68
With Free Coupon
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GIANT PHARMACY |
$66.12
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AKINA PHARMACY |
$67.68
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MY DR'S PHARMACY |
$67.68
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CVS PHARMACY # |
$68.43
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HARRIS TEETER |
$69.08
With Free Coupon
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HEALTH STAR PHARMACY |
$69.08
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LIBERTY PHARMACY & MEDICAL SUPPLIES |
$69.08
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LOUDOUN COMMUNITY PHARMACY |
$69.08
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WEGMANS FOOD MARKETS, INC. |
$69.08
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RX+PHARMACY |
$69.08
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Drug Info for primaquine phosphate
Primaquine is used alone or with another medication to treat malaria (a serious infection that is spread by mosquitoes in certain parts of the world and can cause death) and to prevent the disease from coming back in people that are infected with malaria. Primaquine is in a class of medications called antimalarials. It works by killing the organisms that cause malaria.
- By mouth
Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light.
Your doctor will tell you how much medicine to use. Do not use more than directed.
Take all of the medicine in your prescription to clear up your infection, even if you feel better after the first few doses.
Missed dose: Take a dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then and take a regular dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.
This medicine is not right for everyone. Do not use it if you had an allergic reaction to primaquine, or if you have severe rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, or severe G6PD deficiency, or if you are pregnant.
This medicine may cause birth defects if either partner is using it during conception or pregnancy. Tell your doctor right away if you or your partner becomes pregnant. Women should use an effective form of birth control to keep from getting pregnant during and after treatment with this medicine. Male patients who have female partners should use effective birth control during treatment with this medicine and for at least 3 months after the last dose. If you think you have become pregnant while using this medicine, tell your doctor right away.
Tell your doctor if you are breastfeeding, or if you have heart disease, G6PD deficiency, or a history of heart rhythm problems or blood disorders (including anemia, favism, or NADH reductase deficiency).
This medicine may cause changes in heart rhythm, including QT prolongation.
This medicine may make you bleed, bruise, or get infections more easily. Take precautions to prevent illness and injury. Wash your hands often.
Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments.
Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.
Do not use this medicine together with quinacrine or medicines that can cause bleeding or bone marrow problems.
Some medicines can affect how primaquine works. Tell your doctor if you are using medicine for heart rhythm problems, including disopyramide, procainamide, or quinidine.
This medicine may cause harmful side effects such as certain kinds of anemia and other blood problems. Your doctor may need to test your blood regularly while you are taking this medicine. Try to keep all of the appointments your doctor makes for you.
- Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing
- Dark urine
- Fainting, dizziness, lightheadedness
- Trouble breathing, tiredness, uneven heartbeat, yellow skin or eyes
- Nausea, upset stomach, cramps, vomiting
- Headache
- Headache