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DescriptionMefloquine (ME-floe-kwin) belongs to a group of medicines called antimalarials. It is used to prevent or treat malaria, a red blood cell infection transmitted by the bite of a mosquito. Malaria transmission occurs in large areas of Central and South America, Hispaniola, sub-Saharan Africa, the Indian subcontinent, Southeast Asia, the Middle East, and Oceania. Country-specific information on malaria can be obtained from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), or from the CDC"s web site at http://www.cdc.gov/travel . This medicine may cause some serious side effects. Therefore, it is usually used only to prevent the symptoms of malaria or to treat serious malaria infections in areas where it is known that other medicines may not work. Mefloquine is available only with your doctor"s prescription, in the following dosage form:
Before Using This MedicineIn deciding to use a medicine, the risks of taking the medicine must be weighed against the good it will do. This is a decision you and your doctor will make. For mefloquine, the following should be considered: Allergies—Tell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction to mefloquine, quinidine (e.g., Quinidex), quinine, or any related medicines. Also tell your health care professional if you are allergic to any other substances, such as foods, preservatives, or dyes. Pregnancy—It is best if pregnant women can avoid traveling to areas where there is a chance of getting malaria. However, if travel is necessary, mefloquine may be used for women traveling to areas where the parasite is resistant to chloroquine. Pregnant women are advised to report to their doctor any side effects following the use of mefloquine. Breast-feeding—Mefloquine passes into the breast milk in small amounts. However, the amount in breast milk is not enough to prevent the infant from getting malaria. Mefloquine could cause unwanted effects in the breast-fed baby. It may be necessary for you to take another medicine or to stop breast-feeding while taking mefloquine. Be sure you have discussed the risks and benefits of the medicine with your doctor. Children—Children should avoid traveling to areas where there is a chance of getting malaria, unless they can take effective antimalarial medicines such as mefloquine. Studies on this medicine have not been done in infants below the age of 6 months old. Older adults—Many medicines have not been studied specifically in older people. Therefore, it may not be known whether they work exactly the same way they do in younger adults or if they cause different side effects or problems in older people. There is no specific information comparing use of mefloquine in the elderly with use in other age groups. However, elderly people may be more sensitive to the adverse effects of mefloquine which may require caution. Other medicines—Although certain medicines should not be used together at all, in other cases two different medicines may be used together even if an interaction might occur. In these cases, your doctor may want to change the dose, or other precautions may be necessary. When you are taking mefloquine, it is especially important that your health care professional know if you are taking any of the following:
Other medical problems—The presence of other medical problems may affect the use of mefloquine. Make sure you tell your doctor if you have any other medical problems, especially:
Proper Use of This MedicineMefloquine is best taken with a full glass (8 ounces) of water and with food, unless otherwise directed by your doctor. Mefloquine may be crushed and put in water, milk, or juice to make it easier to take. For patients taking mefloquine to prevent the symptoms of malaria :
For patients taking mefloquine to treat malaria :
Children taking mefloquine to treat malaria may vomit after taking this medicine. Your child may vomit some of the dose of medicine. Contact your child"s doctor if vomiting occurs. The doctor may need for you to give your child more medicine. Dosing—The dose of mefloquine will be different for different patients. Follow your doctor"s orders or the directions on the label . The following information includes only the average doses of mefloquine. If your dose is different, do not change it unless your doctor tells you to do so. The number of doses you take each day, the time allowed between doses, and the length of time you take the medicine depend on whether you are using mefloquine to prevent or to treat malaria .
Missed dose—If you miss a dose of this medicine, take it as soon as possible. This will help to keep you taking your medicine on a regular schedule. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not double doses. Storage—To store this medicine:
Precautions While Using This MedicineMefloquine may cause vision problems. It may also cause some people to become dizzy or lightheaded or to have hallucinations (seeing, hearing, or feeling things that are not there). Make sure you know how you react to this medicine before you drive, use machines, or do anything else that could be dangerous if you are dizzy or are not alert or able to see well . This is especially important for people whose jobs require fine coordination. If these reactions are especially bothersome, check with your doctor. Malaria is spread by the bite of certain kinds of infected female mosquitoes. If you are living in, or will be traveling to, an area where there is a chance of getting malaria, the following mosquito-control measures will help to prevent infection:
If you are taking quinidine (e.g., Quinidex) or quinine, talk to your doctor before you take mefloquine. While you are taking mefloquine, take mefloquine at least 12 hours after the last dose of quinidine or quinine . Taking mefloquine and either of these medicines at the same time may result in a greater chance of serious side effects. If you are taking anticonvulsants (e.g., Tegetrol, Dilantin), halofantrine (e.g., Halfan), or typhoid vaccine, talk to your doctor before you take mefloquine. Taking mefloquine and any of these medicines at the same time may result in a greater chance of serious side effects. For patients taking mefloquine to treat malaria :
Side Effects of This MedicineAlong with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention. Check with your doctor immediately if any of the following side effects occur: Rare Aching joints and muscles; anxiety; blistering, loosening, peeling, or redness of the skin; chest pain or discomfort; chills, fever, and/or sore throat; confusion; convulsions (seizures); dizziness; cough or hoarseness; depression; fainting; hallucinations (seeing, hearing, or feeling things that are not there); irregular , pounding, slow, or fast heartbeat or pulse; irritability; lightheadedness; lower back or side pain; nervousness; painful or difficult urination; pinpoint red spots on skin; mood or mental changes, mental depression, and/or restlessness; red or irritated eye; sores, ulcers, and/or white spots in mouth or on lips; stiff neck; swelling of ankles, feet, and/or lower legs; unusual bleeding or bruising; unusual tiredness or weakness; vomiting Incidence not determined Blurred or loss of vision; convulsions; disturbed color perception; dizziness; double vision; halos around lights; hearing problems; loss of bladder control; muscle spasm or jerking of all extremities; night blindness; overbright appearance of lights; severe or continuing headache; shortness of breath and or wheezing; sudden loss of consciousness; troubled breathing; tunnel visionOther side effects may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. However, check with your doctor if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome: More common Chills; continuing ringing or buzzing or other unexplained noise in ears or hearing loss; diarrhea; emotional problems; loss of balance; nausea; stomach pain Less common Abnormal dreams; loss of appetite; skin rash; trouble in sleeping; unusual tiredness or weakness; vertigo Rare Loss of hairMefloquine very rarely may cause partial loss of hair. After treatment with mefloquine has ended, normal hair growth should return. Incidence not determined Acid or sour stomach; belching; flushing, redness of skin; heartburn; indigestion; skin rash with a general disease; stomach discomfort, upset or pain; swelling; unusually warm skinOther side effects not listed above may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your doctor. Revised: 12/02/2003 The information contained in the Thomson Healthcare (Micromedex) products as delivered by Drugs.com is intended as an educational aid only. It is not intended as medical advice for individual conditions or treatment. It is not a substitute for a medical exam, nor does it replace the need for services provided by medical professionals. Talk to your doctor, nurse or pharmacist before taking any prescription or over the counter drugs (including any herbal medicines or supplements) or following any treatment or regimen. Only your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist can provide you with advice on what is safe and effective for you. The use of the Thomson Healthcare products is at your sole risk. These products are provided "AS IS" and "as available" for use, without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. Thomson Healthcare and Drugs.com make no representation or warranty as to the accuracy, reliability, timeliness, usefulness or completeness of any of the information contained in the products. Additionally, THOMSON HEALTHCARE MAKES NO REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTIES AS TO THE OPINIONS OR OTHER SERVICE OR DATA YOU MAY ACCESS, DOWNLOAD OR USE AS A RESULT OF USE OF THE THOMSON HEALTHCARE PRODUCTS. ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR USE ARE HEREBY EXCLUDED. Thomson Healthcare does not assume any responsibility or risk for your use of the Thomson Healthcare products. Where can I get more information about Lariam ? We recommend to use www.Drugs.com Typical mistypes for Lariam kariam, pariam, oariam, lzriam, lsriam, lwriam, lqriam, laeiam, ladiam, lafiam, latiam, la5iam, la4iam, laruam, larjam, larkam, laroam, lar9am, lar8am, larizm, larism, lariwm, lariqm, larian, lariak, lariaj, ariam, lriam, laiam, laram, larim, laria, alriam, lraiam, lairam, laraim, larima, llariam, laariam, larriam, lariiam, lariaam, lariamm, etc.
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