Daraprim - Pyrimethamine - Oral Brand Drug

General Information

• Below is miscellaneous information regarding Daraprim.
• Daraprim
• pir-ih-METH-uh-meen

Drug Compatibility Recommendations

• Tell your doctor of any over-the-counter or prescription medication you may take including.

Daraprim Miscellaneous Notes

• Laboratory tests will be done periodically while taking this medication to monitor its effects.

Daraprim Storage Instructions

• Store at room temperature between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 to 30 degrees C) away from heat and light.
• Do not store in the bathroom.

Overdose

• If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.
• Symptoms of overdose may include vomiting, temporary stop in breathing, fever, fast heartbeat, and seizures.

Possible Side Effects

• Nausea, stomach upset or loss of appetite may occur especially the first several days as your body adjusts to the medication.
• Other effects reported include headache, lightheadedness, dry mouth, diarrhea, trouble sleeping.
• If any of these effects continue or become bothersome, inform your doctor.
• Notify your doctor if you develop a skin rash, sore throat, unusual bruising, pale skin, swelling of the tongue, depression, irregular heartbeat.
• Use caution driving or operating machinery if this medication makes you lightheaded.
• This medication may cause blood disorders.
• It is important that lab tests be done periodically while taking this medication to monitor for this.
• If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

Medicinal Applications

• This medication is used in the treatment and prevention of malaria or the treatment of toxoplasmosis (a parasitic infection).
• Pyrmethamine is often taken in combination with other antimalaria medication.

What To Do In Case Of Missed Dose

• If you miss a dose, take it as soon as remembered; do not take it if it is near the time for the next dose, instead, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule.
• Do not "double-up" the dose to catch up.

Read Before Using Daraprim (precautions)

• Tell your doctor if you have any.

Usage Instructions

• Take this medication by mouth with food or meals as directed.
• For preventing malaria, this is usually taken once a week.
• For treatment of a malarial attack, this is taken once a day for 2 days, then given once a week.
• In the treatment of toxoplasmosis, this may be given once or twice a day for up to 5 weeks.
• Take this medication for the full time prescribed.
• Stopping therapy too soon may result in ineffective treatment.