Atovaquone
Generic medicine reference
Not yet clinically reviewed
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Overview
Atovaquone interferes with the reproduction of protozoa (single-cell organisms) that can cause disease in the body.
Atovaquone is used to treat or prevent pneumonia caused by a fungal infection called Pneumocystis carinii (also called Pneumocystis jiroveci).
atovaquone is for use in adults and children who are at least 13 years old.
Atovaquone may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Indications
Atovaquone interferes with the reproduction of protozoa (single-cell organisms) that can cause disease in the body.
Atovaquone is used to treat or prevent pneumonia caused by a fungal infection called Pneumocystis carinii (also called Pneumocystis jiroveci).
atovaquone is for use in adults and children who are at least 13 years old.
Atovaquone may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Contraindications
You should not use atovaquone if you are allergic to it.
Tell your doctor if you have ever had:
liver disease ; or a stomach or intestinal disorder.
It is not known whether atovaquone will harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant.
It may not be safe to breast-feed a baby while you are using this medicine. Ask your doctor about any risks.
Side Effects
Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction (hives, difficult breathing, swelling in your face or throat) or a severe skin reaction ( fever , sore throat , burning in your eyes, skin pain, red or purple skin rash that spreads and causes blistering and peeling).
Atovaquone may cause serious side effects. Call your doctor at once if you have:
liver problems --loss of appetite, stomach pain (upper right side), tiredness, dark urine, or jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes).
Common side effects of atovaquone may include:
nausea , vomiting , diarrhea ; headache ; fever; or rash.
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
Warnings
Follow all directions on your medicine label and package. Tell each of your healthcare providers about all your medical conditions, allergies, and all medicines you use.
High Risk Groups
Follow all directions on your medicine label and package. Tell each of your healthcare providers about all your medical conditions, allergies, and all medicines you use.
Adult Dosage
1500 mg (1500 (1500)) 24 hourly PO — This dose is for prevention of PCP(pneumocystis carini pneumonia): 1500mg or 10ml one daily taken with meal.
750 mg (750 (750)) 12 hourly PO — This dose is for treatment of mild-moderate PCP(pneumocystis carini pneumonia): 750mg or 5ml two times daily taken with meal.
Scraped Dose — Follow all directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets. Use the medicine exactly as directed.
Take with food.
Shake the oral suspension (liquid) before you measure a dose. Use the dosing syringe provided, or use a medicine dose-measuring device (not a kitchen spoon).
If you are taking a pre-measured dose from a foil pouch, use all of the medicine in the pouch. You may drink it directly from the pouch or pour it into a spoon or cup before taking.
Take atovaquone for the full prescribed length of time, even if your symptoms quickly improve.
Store at cool room temperature away from moisture and heat. Do not freeze.
Child Dosage
No child dosage information is recorded for this medicine yet.
Neonatal Dosage
No neonatal dosage information is recorded for this medicine yet.
Drug Interactions
Sometimes it is not safe to use certain medications at the same time. Some drugs can affect your blood levels of other drugs you take, which may increase side effects or make the medications less effective.
Other drugs may affect atovaquone, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins , and herbal products . Tell your doctor about all your current medicines and any medicine you start or stop using.
Storage
Oral Susp Store Between 15°C-25°C. Do not Freeze. Tab Store at room temperature, Below 30°C.
Available Brands in Pakistan
No brands are recorded for this generic.