Fansidar - Sulfadoxine With Pyrimethamine - Oral Brand Drug

General Information

• Below is miscellaneous information regarding Fansidar.
• Fansidar
• sull-fuh-DOX-een WITH pir-ih-METH-uh-meen

Fansidar Miscellaneous Notes

• While taking this medication, your doctor may schedule periodic lab tests to check the effects of this therapy.

Usage Instructions

• This medication is taken by mouth.
• Drink plenty of fluids while taking this.
• This medication may be taken with food or milk if stomach upset occurs.
• Take this medication exactly as prescribed.
• Do not stop taking it without consulting your doctor.
• It is important to continue taking this for the length of time prescribed.
• Stopping therapy too soon may result in inadequate treatment and can lead to a reinfection.
• If this medication is being used for prevention of malaria, it is important to understand that it is still possible to contract the disease.
• Notify your doctor immediately if you develop a fever.
• Malaria is best treated if therapy is started early.

Drug Compatibility Recommendations

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

Medicinal Applications

• Sulfadoxine with pyrimethamine is used to prevent and treat malaria.
• It also treats toxoplasmosis (a parasite-caused disease).

Overdose

• If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.
• Symptoms of overdose may include loss of appetite, vomiting, shaking, and seizures.

Fansidar Storage Instructions

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

What To Do In Case Of Missed Dose

• If you miss a dose, take it as soon as remembered; do not take if it is almost 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 Fansidar (precautions)

• Tell your doctor if you have.

Other Medicinal Applications

• This medication may also be used to prevent pneumonia in AIDS patients.

Possible Side Effects

• Nausea, stomach upset, diarrhea, dizziness or headache may occur the first several days as your body adjusts to the medication.
• If these effects continue or become bothersome, inform your doctor.
• Notify your doctor immediately if you develop any of the following symptoms.