Oxaminiquine

Oxaminiquine is anthelmintic agent. Oxaminiquine is a semisynthetic tetranhydroquinoline. Chemically Oxaminiquine is 1,2,3,4-tetrahydro-2-[[(1-methylethyl) amino] methyl]-7-nitro-6-quinoline-methanol. Oxaminiquine is the safe and active against all stages of Schistosomiasis. Oxaminiquine is administered orally.

Brands
Adult Dose
Dose: 15 to 20 mg/kg
Single Dose: 18 (17.5)
Frequency: As recommended.
Route: PO
Instructions: Once, over 2 to 3 days
Neonatal
Dose: 10 to 15 mg/kg
Single Dose: 12 (12.5)
Frequency: 12 hourly
Route: Oral
Instructions: For 1-3 Days
Paedriatic
Dose: 10 to 15 mg/kg
Single Dose: 12 (12.5)
Frequency: 12 hourly
Route: Oral
Instructions: For 1-3 Days
Characteristics
. It is of Synthetic origin and belongs to Quinoline. It belongs to Anthelmintics pharmacological group.The Molecular Weight of Oxaminiquine is 279.30. It is weakly alkaline drug.
Contraindications
Oxaminiquine is contraindicated in conditions like Epilepsy.
Effects
The severe or irreversible adverse effects of Oxaminiquine, which give rise to further complications include Hallucinations, Seizures, Psychosis.The signs and symptoms that are produced after the acute overdosage of Oxaminiquine include Convulsions.The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Oxaminiquine are more or less tolerable and if they become severe, they can be treated symptomatically, these include Dizziness, Headache, Drowsiness, Discoloration of urine.
Indications
Oxaminiquine is primarily indicated in conditions like Schistosomiasis.
Interactions
No data regarding the interactions of Oxaminiquine was found.
Interfrence
Risks
Drug should not be given to Pregnant Mothers.If prescribing authority justifies the benefits of the drug against the possible damages he/she should reevaluate them and consult the reference material and previous studies.
Storage
Cap Store at room temperature. Protect from Heat.
Warnings
Oxaminiquine should be used with caution in patients with history of epilepsy. Patient should observe caution while driving or performing tasks requiring alertness, because it may produce drowsiness or dizziness.
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