Mepron
Active Ingredient(s): AtovaquoneFDA Approved: * November 25, 1992
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".
Mepron Overview
Atovaquone, sold under the brand name Mepron, is a quinone antimicrobial medication for the prevention and treatment of Pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia (PCP).[2] Atovaquone is a chemical compound that belongs to the class of naphthoquinones. Atovaquone is a hydroxy-1,4-naphthoquinone, an analog of ubiquinone, with antipneumocystic activity. Contents 1 Medical uses 2 Malaria 3 Veterinary use 4 Research 4.1 COVID-19 5 References 6 Further reading 7 External links Medi...
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Recent Mepron Forums:
mepron 750mg 5mL suspension by glax
I suffer from lyme disease and Babeseosis. I have already reached my limit from the insurance company and the medication will now cost me over 1200.00 per month. Can I get help with the mepron and the azithromycin 250mg tabs 2 per day? ## Mepron contains the active ingredient Atovaquone and is often used with the antibiotic Azithromycin to treat Babesia, when other medications haven't been successful. AS to assistance, what country are you in? There are assistance programs in many countries, but only for name brand medications and people without any insurance coverage. They usually do not provide help if you have some type of coverage. And since the Azithromycin is a generic, there is no assistance available for it. Have you tried checking prices at different pharmacies? Perhaps you...
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I suffer from lyme disease and Babeseosis. I have already reached my limit from the insurance company and the medication will now cost me over 1200.00 per month. Can I get help with the mepron and the azithromycin 250mg tabs 2 per day? ## Mepron contains the active ingredient Atovaquone and is often used with the antibiotic Azithromycin to treat Babesia, when other medications haven't been successful. AS to assistance, what country are you in? There are assistance programs in many countries, but only for name brand medications and people without any insurance coverage. They usually do not provide help if you have some type of coverage. And since the Azithromycin is a generic, there is no assistance available for it. Have you tried checking prices at different pharmacies? Perhaps you...
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Possible Dosages for this and Related Drugs:
Atovaquone
- Suspension: 750mg/5ml
- Tablet: 250mg
NDC Database Records for Mepron: (3 results)
Sorted by National Drug Code- 0173-0547 Mepron 750 mg/5ml Oral Suspension by Glaxosmithkline LLC
- 0173-0665 Mepron 750 mg/5ml Oral Suspension by Glaxosmithkline LLC
- 55154-1133 Mepron 750 mg/5ml Oral Suspension by Cardinal Health
Other drugs which contain Atovaquone or a similar ingredient: (4 results)
- ATOVAQUONE 1 discussion
- ATOVAQUONE + PROGUANIL
- MALARONE Atovaquone + Proguanil3 discussions
- MALARONE PEDIATRIC TABLETS Atovaquone + Proguanil
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mepron 750mg 5mL suspension by glax
I suffer from lyme disease and Babeseosis. I have already reached my limit from the insurance company and the medication... 2 replies
I suffer from lyme disease and Babeseosis. I have already reached my limit from the insurance company and the medication... 2 replies