Pyrimethamine
Strength: 25 mg
Dosage Form: Tablet
Description:
Pyrimethamine is an antimalarial and antiparasitic drug, often used in combination therapies for malaria and toxoplasmosis.
Key Features:
- Synergistic effect with sulfonamides
- Also indicated for toxoplasmosis
- Inhibits folic acid synthesis in parasites
Precautions:
Supplement with folinic acid to prevent hematologic toxicity. Avoid in folate-deficient patients.