Mepacrine is a 9-aminoacridine antiprotozoal agent. It is utilized in the treatment of giardiasis (as an option to the nitroimidazoles), in the treatment of discoid and SC lupus erythematosus, and in the prophylaxis of pneumothorax (as a sclerosing agent). Its utilization in nonsurgical disinfection in certain nations is questionable and it was some time ago utilized as an antimalarial agent. One proposed theory for its antiparasitic activity is binding to DNA; in this manner, it hinders RNA transcription and translation.
Use this medication precisely as recommended by your physician. Follow the prescription of your doctor carefully.
The medication dose your physician has given is based on your condition, other medications or food supplements you may take, and your reaction to treatment. To diminish your risks for adverse effects, don’t increase your dosage, take it regularly, or take it as instructed by your physician. Adverse events may still happen even at usual prescription dosages.
If your physician requests you to use this drug consistently, use it regularly to get the most benefits from it. To make you remember it better, take it at a fixed time every day.
Your doctor may need to modify your dosages to ease your symptoms or if you develop adverse reactions.
If you have any inquiries with regards to information, ask your physician or pharmacist.