Tafenoquine (Tafenoquine) is a prescription medication used to prevent malaria caused by the plasmodium vivax parasite. Malaria parasites enter the body through mosquito bites. The active ingredient in Tafenoquine is Tafenoquine. Tafenoquine belongs to a class of medications called antimalarials. It works by interfering with the growth of malaria-causing parasites in the human body.
Manufacturer Information
We currently offer the brand Tafenoquine from Canada (available soon) manufactured by GSK in the strength of 1mg tablets. The generic Tafenoquine is not available.
Get medical help immediately if you have any of these signs or an allergic reaction while using Tafenoquine. The most common side effects of Tafenoquine may include the following:
• Dizziness;
• Headache;
• Nausea;
• Tiredness
Contact your doctor right away if you have any of the severe side effects, including:
• Confusion;
• Fast heartbeats;
• Mental health problems, such as anxiety, sleeping difficulties, or strange dreams;
• Signs of an allergic reaction, such as trouble breathing, hives, swelling of the face, lips, or throat
These are not all of the side effects of Tafenoquine. Always contact your doctor if you notice any unusual symptoms.
You should not use Tafenoquine if you are allergic to Tafenoquine or any ingredient in Tafenoquine. Before you start using this medication, tell your doctor about your medical history, especially if you:
• Are breastfeeding or planning to breastfeed;
• Are pregnant or planning to become pregnant;
• Have a genetic enzyme deficiency called glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) deficiency;
• Have a mental illness;
• Have ever had hemolytic anemia;
• Have kidney disease;
• Have liver disease
Tell your doctor about all your medications, including prescription, OTC, herbal supplements, and vitamins. There may be drug interactions between Tafenoquine and other medicines, like dofetilide, metformin, etc. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant. Taking Tafenoquine can cause serious injury to your fetus. If you are a woman of childbearing age, you will have to take a pregnancy test before starting treatment. Use a reliable form of contraception when using this medication and for three months after your final dose. Inform your doctor if you are breastfeeding or planning to breastfeed. It is unknown if Tafenoquine passes into breast milk. However, if your baby has G6PD deficiency or has not been tested for it, do not breastfeed. If your baby does have G6PD deficiency, do not breastfeed for at least three months after your last dose of Tafenoquine. Use this medicine exactly as your doctor prescribes. Tafenoquine is a tablet. Take the tablet whole. Do not break, crush, or chew them. The usual dose is two tablets taken at once. Use this drug three days before you travel to an area with mosquitoes, usually once daily for three days. Take the medication once a week while in the mosquito-infested area, starting seven days after your last daily dose. Take this drug with food. If you vomit within 1 hour of taking Tafenoquine, you may need a second dose. Take this drug till you complete your dose, even if you feel better. If you stop taking Tafenoquine too soon or skip doses, your infection may not be completely treated, or you may not be protected from future infections. Use protective clothing, insect repellents, and mosquito nets to prevent further mosquito bites that could cause malaria. Store this drug at room temperature, away from light and moisture. Keep out of the reach of children.