Infectious Diseases: Medications
Hydroxychloroquine
03/24/08, HealthwiseBefore using hydroxychloroquine, tell your doctor if you are allergic to any drugs, or if you have psoriasis, porphyria, liver disease, alcoholism, or glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G-6-PD) deficiency.
Hyoscyamine
03/24/08, HealthwiseBefore taking hyoscyamine, tell your doctor if you have heart disease, congestive heart failure, a heart rhythm disorder, high blood pressure, overactive thyroid, or hiatal hernia with gastroesophageal reflux disease.
Amantadine
02/25/08, HealthwiseBefore taking amantadine, tell your doctor if you have epilepsy or other seizure disorder, congestive heart failure, kidney disease, liver disease, glaucoma, or a history of mental illness or suicide attempt.
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Mefloquine
08/10/04, HealthwiseMefloquine is not 100% effective for the prevention of malaria. Protective clothing, insect repellents, and bednets are important components of malaria prophylaxis. Seek medical attention for any illness with fever that occurs after return from a mal
Primaquine
02/13/04, HealthwiseNotify your doctor if your urine turns dark.
Pyrimethamine
02/13/04, HealthwisePyrimethamine is an antiparasitic drug. It prevents the growth and reproduction of parasites.
Chloroquine
02/13/04, HealthwiseChloroquine is an antimalarial drug. The exact way that chloroquine works is unknown.
Quinine
12/14/06, HealthwiseThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration has banned the sale of all non-approved brands of quinine because of the risk of serious side effects or death. As of December 2006, Qualaquin is the only brand of quinine that is approved by the FDA.
Rimantadine
12/03/07, HealthwiseBefore taking rimantadine, tell your doctor if you are allergic to any drugs, or if you have a seizure disorder, kidney disease, or liver disease.
Zoster vaccine live
08/13/07, HealthwiseYou can still receive a vaccine if you have a minor cold. If you have tuberculosis, or any other severe illness with a fever or any type of infection, wait until you get better before receiving this vaccine.
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