Dosages
Side effects in children
Warnings & precautions in children
Contra-indications in children

Interactions
PK
Renal impairment
References

Proguanil

Generic name
Proguanil
Brand name
ATC Code
P01BB01

Pharmacokinetics in children

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dose recommendation of formulary compared to licensed use (on-label versus off-label)

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Available formulations

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Dosages

Prophylaxis for malaria

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Renal impaiment in children > 3 months

Adjustment in renal impairment as specified:

GFR 50-80 ml/min/1.73 m2
100 percentage of single dose and dosing interval : 24 uur
GFR 30-50 ml/min/1.73 m2
50 percentage of single dose and dosing interval : 24 uur
GFR 10-30 ml/min/1.73 m2
Do not administer
GFR < 10 ml/min/1.73 m2
Do not administer
Clinical consequences

The clearance of proguanil is less when the renal function is reduced. The risk of side effects is elevated as a result.

Symptoms of overdose include haematuria, nausea, vomiting and pain in the kidney region. Aplastic and megaloblastic anaemia can occur.

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The complete list of all undesirable drug reactions can be found in the national Summary of Product Characteristics (SmPC) – click here

Side effects

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Contra-indications

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Warnings & precautions

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Interactions

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Aminoquinolines
P01BA01
P01BA02
Methanolquinolines
P01BC02
P01BC01
Diaminopyrimidines
P01BD01
Artemisinin and derivatives, plain
P01BE03
Artemisinin and derivatives, combinations
P01BF01

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References

  1. LCR, Malariaprofylaxebulletin 2015
  2. Alliance Pharmaceuticals Limited, SmPC Paludrine (RVG 00550) 09-12-2013, www.geneesmiddeleninformatiebank.nl

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