Daraprim
Active Ingredient(s): PyrimethamineFDA Approved: * January 23, 1953
Pharm Company: * GLAXOSMITHKLINE
Category: Malaria
* This drug may consist of multiple approval dates, manufacturers, or distributors. If applicable, they would be listed below under "NDC Database Records".
Daraprim Overview
Pyrimethamine, sold under the trade name Daraprim among others, is a medication used with leucovorin to treat the parasite diseases toxoplasmosis and cystoisosporiasis.[1][2] It is also used with dapsone as a second-line option to prevent Pneumocystis jiroveci pneumonia in people with HIV/AIDS.[1] It was previously used for malaria but is no longer recommended due to resistance.[1] Pyrimethamine is taken by mouth.[1&...
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how many and how long or days? ## What has your doctor advised? Daraprim contains the active ingredient Pyrimethamine, which is used to treat protozoal infections and the dosag can vary, depending on how severe the infection is. For instance, it can start with a range anywhere from 50 to 75mgs a day, coupled with other medications and can be taken for a span ranging anywhere from 1 to 3 weeks.
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how many and how long or days? ## What has your doctor advised? Daraprim contains the active ingredient Pyrimethamine, which is used to treat protozoal infections and the dosag can vary, depending on how severe the infection is. For instance, it can start with a range anywhere from 50 to 75mgs a day, coupled with other medications and can be taken for a span ranging anywhere from 1 to 3 weeks.
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Possible Dosages for this and Related Drugs:
Pyrimethamine
- Tablet: 25mg
NDC Database Records for Daraprim: (4 results)
Sorted by National Drug Code- 0179-0090 Daraprim 25 mg Oral Tablet by Kaiser Foundation Hospitals
- 52054-330 Daraprim 25 mg Oral Tablet by Amedra Pharmaceuticals LLC
- 52125-003 Daraprim 25 mg Oral Tablet by Remedyrepack Inc.
- 69413-330 Daraprim 25 mg Oral Tablet by Turing Pharmaceuticals LLC
Other drugs which contain Pyrimethamine or a similar ingredient: (3 results)
- PYRIMETHAMINE
- FANSIDAR Pyrimethamine + Sulfadoxine1 discussion
- PYRIMETHAMINE + SULFADOXINE
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how many and how long or days? ## What has your doctor advised? Daraprim contains the active ingredient Pyrimethamine, w... 1 reply
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