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Atovaquone and proguanil and Severe renal impairment

Result of checking the interaction of drug Atovaquone and proguanil and disease Severe renal impairment for safety when used together.

Check result:
Atovaquone and proguanil <> Severe renal impairment
Relevance: 23.07.2019 Reviewer: Shkutko P.M., M.D., in

When checking interaction based on authoritative sources Drugs.com, Rxlist.com, Webmd.com, Medscape.com there are contraindications or side effects that may cause harm or increase the negative effect from drug use in presence of concomitant diseases.

Consumer:

Atovaquone and Proguanil tablets are contraindicated for prophylaxis of P. falciparum malaria in patients with severe renal impairment (creatinine clearance <30 mL/min) because of pancytopenia in patients with severe renal impairment treated with proguanil. Use with caution for the treatment of malaria in patients with severe renal impairment, only if the benefits of the 3-day treatment regimen outweigh the potential risks associated with increased drug exposure. No dosage adjustments are needed in patients with mild (creatinine clearance 50 to 80 mL/min) or moderate (creatinine clearance 30 to 50 mL/min) renal impairment.

Atovaquone and proguanil

Generic Name: atovaquone / proguanil

Brand Name: Malarone, Malarone Pediatric

Synonyms: Atovaquone and Proguanil

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