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Tafenoquine (Prevention of Malaria Relapse) and G6PD deficiency

Result of checking the interaction of drug Tafenoquine (Prevention of Malaria Relapse) and disease G6PD deficiency for safety when used together.

Check result:
Tafenoquine (Prevention of Malaria Relapse) <> G6PD deficiency
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:

Tafenoquine is contraindicated in patients with glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) deficiency or unknown G6PD status due to the risk of hemolytic anemia. All patients must be tested for G6PD deficiency prior to prescribing tafenoquine.

Tafenoquine (Prevention of Malaria Relapse)

Generic Name: tafenoquine

Brand Name: Arakoda, Krintafel

Synonyms: Tafenoquine