Atovaquone proguanil contraindications

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Atovaquone proguanil
MALARONE® FDA Package Insert
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Clinical Pharmacology
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Indications and Usage
Contraindications
Warnings and Precautions
Adverse Reactions
Drug Interactions
Overdosage
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Chetan Lokhande, M.B.B.S [2]

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity

MALARONE is contraindicated in individuals with known hypersensitivity reactions (e.g., anaphylaxis, erythema multiforme or Stevens-Johnson syndrome, angioedema, vasculitis) to atovaquone or proguanil hydrochloride or any component of the formulation.

Severe Renal Impairment

MALARONE is 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 [see Use in Specific Populations , and Clinical Pharmacology ].[1]

References

  1. "MALARONE (ATOVAQUONE AND PROGUANIL HYDROCHLORIDE) TABLET, FILM COATED [GLAXOSMITHKLINE LLC]".

Adapted from the FDA Package Insert.