Arkex 50mg Tablet

Short Description

Arkex 50mg Tablet is an antiparasitic medication used to treat malaria. It is not used to prevent malaria or to treat severe malaria.

Dosage Form

Tablet

Introduction

Arkex 50mg Tablet should be used in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Take it with food, preferably at a fixed time. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed dose. Some people may experience a headache, weakness, and loss of appetite as the side effects of this medicine. Please consult your doctor if these side effects persist for a longer duration. You may be monitored with blood tests once a week for 4 weeks to detect the presence of malarial parasites.

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. Arkex 50mg Tablet is to be taken with food.

Side Effects

No common side effects listed.

Alcohol Warning

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Arkex 50mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.

Breastfeeding Warning

Information regarding the use of Arkex 50mg Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy Warning

Arkex 50mg 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.

Arkex 50mg Tablet is an antiparasitic medication. It works by producing harmful chemicals (free radicals) within the malarial parasite, thereby killing it.

Arkex 50mg Tablet is used in the treatment of malaria. Inform your doctor if you are allergic to Arkex 50mg Tablet. Do not drive or operate machinery after taking it because you may feel sleepy. Arkex 50mg Tablet should be taken with food or drinks enriched with fat such as milk. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. It may cause dizziness and sleepiness. Use caution while driving or doing anything that requires concentration. Do not take this medicine if you are in the first 3 months of pregnancy. Inform your doctor if you are breastfeeding. Inform your doctor if you notice flu-like symptoms such as chills, fever, muscle pains and any changes in a heartbeat. You may be asked for a regular blood test once a week while taking this medicine.