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Azunate L 240 mg/40 mg Tablet

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Introduction of Azunate L Tablet

Azunate L 240 mg/40 mg Tablet is a combination medicine that is prescribed to treat malaria. It fights against the infection by preventing the growth of the parasites inside the body.

Azunate L 240 mg/40 mg Tablet is a combination of two antiparasitic medicines: Azunate L 240 mg/40 mg Tablet1 and Azunate L 240 mg/40 mg Tablet2 which treat malaria.

Uses of Azunate L Tablet

Benefits of Azunate L Tablet

In Treatment of Malaria

Malaria is a serious or life-threatening illness that is spread by a parasite that enters the human body by the bite of infected mosquitoes. Azunate L 240 mg/40 mg Tablet is an antimalarial medicine and is used to treat malaria. It kills the infection-causing parasite and stops the further spread of the infection in the body. Do not use this medicine for treating any other condition without consulting your doctor.

Side effects of Azunate L Tablet

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Azunate L

  • Headache
  • Loss of appetite
  • Dizziness
  • Weakness
  • Joint pain
  • Muscle pain

How to use Azunate L Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Azunate L 240 mg/40 mg Tablet is to be taken with food.

Safety advice

Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Azunate L 240 mg/40 mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Azunate L 240 mg/40 mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Azunate L 240 mg/40 mg Tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Driving
UNSAFE
Azunate L 240 mg/40 mg Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
CAUTION
Azunate L 240 mg/40 mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Azunate L 240 mg/40 mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
No dose adjustment is recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.
Liver
CAUTION
Azunate L 240 mg/40 mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of Azunate L 240 mg/40 mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
No dose adjustment is recommended in patients with severe liver disease.

All substitutes

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Quick tips

Azunate L Tablet

  • You have been prescribed Azunate L 240 mg/40 mg Tablet for the treatment of acute uncomplicated malaria that is resistant to other antimalarial medications such as chloroquine.
  • Finish the prescribed course, even if you start to feel better. Stopping it early may make the infection come back and harder to treat.
  • It should be taken with food or drinks rich in fat such as milk.
  • It may cause fatigue and dizziness. Use caution while driving or doing anything that requires concentration.
  • If you vomit within 1 hour of taking the tablets, take another dose. 
  • Inform your doctor if you have kidney, liver or heart disease.
  • Tips to reduce the chance of being bitten by mosquitoes:
    • Wear light-coloured and covered clothing when you are outside after sunset.
    • Use insect repellent creams or sprays on parts of your body not covered by clothing.
    • Spray to kill any mosquitoes that may have entered rooms in spite of screening.

Fact Box

Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
ANTI MALARIALS

Patient concerns

Patient concerns

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Which medicine use for Malaria? What is eating in Malaria?
Dr. Saurav Arora
Homeopathy
The medicine depends upon symptoms and stage of disease
Suffering from maleria since 10 days please give me prescription
Dr. Pushkar Mani
Physician
how do u know u have malariaand which type malaria u have
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References

  1. Medscape. Lumefantrine. [Accessed 30 Mar. 2019] (online) Available from:External Link
  2. ScienceDirect. Lumefantrine. [Accessed 30 Mar. 2019] (online) Available from:External Link

Marketer details

Name: Macleods Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
Address: Atlanta Arcade, Marol Church Road, Andheri (East), Mumbai - 400059, INDIA.
Country of origin: India
Expires on or after: March, 2025

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