atovaquone-proguanil-oral (cont.)
DRUG INTERACTIONS: Tell your doctor or pharmacist of all prescription and nonprescription drugs you may use, especially of: tetracycline, metoclopramide, rifamycins (e.g., rifampin, rifabutin), other products containing proguanil. This medication may interfere with certain laboratory tests (e.g., transaminases). Make sure laboratory personnel and your doctors know you use this drug. Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.
OVERDOSE: If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US national poison hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canadian residents should call their local poison control center directly. Symptoms of overdose may include stomach pain, rash, hair loss, or scaly skin on the palms of the hands and bottom of the feet.
NOTES: Do not share this medication with others. Laboratory and/or medical tests may be performed to monitor your progress. Use protective clothing, insect repellents, and bed nets if traveling to an area at risk for malaria.
MISSED DOSE: If you miss a dose, use it as soon as you remember. If it is near the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule. Do not double the dose to catch up.
STORAGE: Store at room temperature between 36 and 86 degrees F (2 and 30 degrees C) away from light and moisture.
MEDICAL ALERT: Your condition can cause complications in a medical emergency. For enrollment information call MedicAlert at 1-800-854-1166 (USA), or 1-800-668-1507 (Canada).
Last Editorial Review: 3/2/2005
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