Were you looking for information on Primaquine? Primaquin is a common misspelling of primaquine.
If you want to prevent a relapse of malaria, you may benefit from a prescription drug called primaquine phosphate. Available in tablet form, this medicine is typically taken once a day for 14 days after leaving a malaria area. It works by killing the parasites in the liver that cause the malaria blood infection. Possible side effects include nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea.
(For more information on this antimalarial medication, click Primaquine. This article discusses other side effects, safety precautions, and more. You can also click any of the links in the box to the right for specific information.)
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