💊 Mefloquine

SmartAnswer by DigiNepal SI

Common side effects: Among subjects who received mefloquine for prophylaxis of malaria, the most frequently observed adverse experience was vomiting (3%). Dizziness, syncope, extrasystoles and other complaints affecting less than 1% were also reported. The relationship of encephalopathy to drug administration could not be clearly established. Breastfeeding (label summary): Nursing Mothers Mefloquine is excreted in human milk in small amounts, the activity of which is unknown. Caution should be exercised when administered to a nursing woman. General information only, not medical advice and not a prescription. No doses are given. Always consult a doctor or pharmacist before starting, stopping or changing any medicine, especially in pregnancy, breastfeeding, children, older age or with other medicines. generated by SI from cited sources · general information, not a diagnosis · consult a health professional

Sources: FDA SPL label (openFDA/DailyMed); RxNorm (NLM) · Reference · Reference · Reference

Common side effects

Among subjects who received mefloquine for prophylaxis of malaria, the most frequently observed adverse experience was vomiting (3%). Dizziness, syncope, extrasystoles and other complaints affecting less than 1% were also reported. The relationship of encephalopathy to drug administration could not be clearly established. Breastfeeding (label summary): Nursing Mothers Mefloquine is excreted in human milk in small amounts, the activity of which is unknown. Caution should be exercised when administered to a nursing woman. General information only, not medical advice and not a prescription. No doses are given. Always consult a doctor or pharmacist before starting, stopping or changing any medicine, especially in pregnancy, breastfeeding, children, older age or with other medicines.