TabletAltimef Tablet
In Malaria Altimef Tablet is an antimalarial medicine and is used to treat malaria, a serious or life-threatening illness that is spread by a parasite that enters the human body by the bite of infected mosquitoes. It kills the infection-causing parasite and st…
About this Medicine
Altimef Tablet is an antiparasitic medicine, used for the treatment of malaria. It works by killing the malaria-causing parasite and stops the infection from spreading.Altimef Tablet should be used in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Take it with food to decrease the risk of stomach upset. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better.Some people may have stomach pain, abnormal dreams, chills, depression, and diarrhea, as side effects of this medicine. Please consult your doctor if these side effects persist for a longer duration. Inform your doctor if you ever had fits (seizures) or any problems with your kidney, heart, or liver.
How it Works
Altimef Tablet is an antiparasitic medication which treats malaria. It works by increasing the levels of haeme in the blood, a substance toxic to the malarial parasite. This kills the parasite and stops the infection from spreading.
Key Facts
Chemical Class :: 4-Quinolinemethanol derivative|Habit Forming :: No|Therapeutic Class :: ANTI MALARIALS|Action Class :: Antimalarial- others
Safety Overview
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