Primaquine
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Primaquine
SIDE EFFECTS
Gastrointestinal: nausea, vomiting, epigastric distress, and abdominal cramps.
Hematologic: leukopenia, hemolytic anemia in glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G-6-PD) deficient individuals, and methemoglobinemia in nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NADH) methemoglobin reductase deficient individuals.
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DRUG INTERACTIONS
No information provided.
Last reviewed on RxList: 9/25/2008
This monograph has been modified to include the generic and brand name in many instances.
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