Generic for Lariam for Malarial Infection - Drug Information

Generic Name - Mefloquine

Category - Antimalarial drug

Indications

Malarial Infection.
Generic Lariam is indicated to prevent and treat malaria, a red blood cell infection, transmitted by the bite of a mosquito. Mefloquine (Generic Lariam) is an antimalarial agent.

Generic for Lariam Contraindications and Drug Interactions

Generic Lariam is contraindicated in patients, who are hypersensitive to this drug, medications that belong to this class of drugs or had an allergic reaction to it in the past.
Generic Lariam should not be taken by patients who have a history of the following ailment conditions.

Chizophrenia, or psychosis (losing touch with reality)
Eye disease
Heart disease
Liver disease
Seizures (epilepsy or convulsions)

There are a number of medications that interact with Generic Lariam. It is important to take the doctor's counsel if you are taking any of the following.

Beta-blockers
Chloroquine
Halofantrine
Quinidine
Quinine
Typhoid vaccine
Valproic acid

Generic for Lariam Dosage

The following information just highlights the general average dosage of GenericLariam
The usual recommended dosage of Generic Lariam for malarial infections is five tablets (1250 mg) Generic Lariam to be given as a single oral dose. Generic Lariam should not be taken on an empty stomach and should be administered with at least 8 o (240 mL) of water.

Generic for Lariam Adverse Effects

Some of the most serious Generic Lariam side Effects include blurred vision, or change in vision, fainting spells, fever or chills, hearing problems, headaches, confusion, or other mental changes, joint or muscle aches, redness and blistering and peeling or loosening of the skin, including inside the mouth.

This is not a complete list of all Side effects. Do concur with your doctor and follow his directions completely when you are taking Generic Lariam.

Generic for Lariam and Pregnancy

Studies do not indicate whether Generic Lariam will be harmful to an unborn baby. However, it is recommended that a reliable birth control be used during treatment with mefloquine. Do not take this medication without first talking to your doctor if you are pregnant or could become pregnant during treatment.

Generic for Lariam and Breastfeeding

Generic Lariam passes into breast milk and may affect a nursing baby. Hence, do not take Generic Lariam without first talking to your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.

Generic for Lariam and Pediatric

The safety and effectiveness of Generic Lariam in pediatric patients have not been established.

Generic for Lariam and Geriatric

The safety and effectiveness of Generic Lariam in geriatric patients have not been established.

Note

The above information about Generic Lariam serves as an information resource only and is not intended to substitute professional medical advice, examination, diagnosis and treatment. Always seek the counsel of your doctor, physician or pharmacist before starting any new treatment or making changes to existing therapy.