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Arakoda is an antimalarial drug that affects the growth of parasites in the human body. It is used to prevent malaria caused by the parasite plasmodium vivax.
1. What is Arakoda?
Arakoda is an antimalarial drug that works by preventing the growth of parasites in the human body. The parasite that causes malaria can enter the body through the bite of a mosquito. Arakoda is used to prevent malaria caused by the parasite Plasmodium vivax. It is used to treat adults and children who are at least 16 years old who are also using another medicine called chloroquine.
Besides the above uses, Arakoda may also be used to treat a number of other conditions that are not listed above. Therefore, before using the drug, consult your doctor for advice and effective use of the drug.
2. How to use Arakoda
Arakoda is made in the form of tablets, so it can be taken on an empty stomach or on an empty stomach. Take the tablet with a full glass of water to avoid stomach irritation. Do not break, crush or chew the tablet. Take Arakoda starting 3 days before travel to an area with malaria, usually once daily and taken for 3 days. While you are in the affected area, use this medication once per week, starting 7 days after the last daily dose you were using. For the best preventive effect, take the medicine at evenly spaced times. To help you remember better take your medicine at the same time of day. Continue taking the medicine until the prescribed amount is exhausted, stopping too soon may lose protection against malaria.
Use Arakoda medicine regularly to get the most benefit from it. To use the drug safely, take Arakoda exactly as directed by your doctor, do not use more, smaller or longer than prescribed. Absolutely do not arbitrarily increase the dose of the drug or abuse the drug for too long for a long time. This not only makes the condition better, but also increases the risk of unwanted effects.
3. Undesirable effects when using the drug Arakoda
Some unwanted effects that may occur when using Arakoda include:
Diarrhea Headache Back pain Nausea, vomiting Dizziness Increased liver enzyme levels in the blood Motion sickness Insomnia Depression Anxiety eye problems such as keratosis pilaris, vision loss, ... Before prescribing, doctors always consider the benefits and effectiveness of Arakoda drug more than the risk of side effects. However, some cases when using Arakoda can still occur unwanted effects. Therefore, when unusual symptoms appear, especially when a severe allergic reaction occurs with accompanying signs such as difficulty breathing, severe dizziness, rash, swelling or itching of the face and throat. , tongue,... In this case, the patient should immediately notify the medical staff for immediate intervention.
4. Some notes when using Arakoda
Some notes when using Arakoda medicine include:
Inform your doctor about a history of allergy to Arakoda or any other allergies. Arakoda may contain inactive ingredients and could cause an allergic reaction or other serious problems. Report any medications you are taking including prescription and nonprescription drugs, herbs and supplements, foods, dyes or preservatives. Use is contraindicated in patients with hypersensitivity reactions to tafenoquine, other 8-aminoquinolines, nursing mothers if the infant has G6PD deficiency or if the infant's G6PD status is unknown. Arakoda should not be used if a patient has an inherited enzyme deficiency called glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) deficiency. The doctor will perform tests to make sure that the patient does not have this condition. Do not use Arakoda in patients with a history of psychosis or psychotic symptoms including hallucinations such as seeing or hearing things that are not really there, delusions, thoughts, or unintentional behaviours. . Take the missed dose as soon as possible. However, if the time you remember is close to the time of your next dose, skip the missed dose and continue taking the medicine as scheduled. Do not arbitrarily add more than double the dose of the drug than the treatment regimen. Using an overdose of Arakoda can cause serious symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, weakness,...
5. Drug interactions
Drug interactions can reduce the effect of the drug Arakoda, or increase the effect of unwanted effects. Tell your doctor about all other medicines you are taking including vitamins, over-the-counter medicines, prescription drugs, and herbal products. Do not stop, start, or change the dose of any medicine without your doctor's consent without your doctor's consent.
6. How to store Arakoda thuốc
Store Arakoda at room temperature, away from light and away from moisture. Do not store Arakoda in a humid place or in the freezer. Different medicines will have different ways to store them, so read the Arakoda storage instructions carefully on the packaging, or ask your pharmacist. Keep Arakoda out of the reach of children and family pets. When the medicine has been damaged and cannot be used anymore or has expired, dispose of the medicine according to the correct procedure. Do not arbitrarily dispose of Arakoda into the environment such as a water pipe or toilet unless requested. Consult with your waste disposal company or pharmacist on how to safely dispose of Arakoda to help protect the environment.
In summary, Arakoda is an antimalarial drug that affects the growth of parasites in the human body. A rakoda can cause some unwanted effects and drug interactions, so tell your doctor what medicines you are taking to reduce the risk of side effects and increase the effectiveness of your treatment. treatment course.
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Reference source: drugs.com
