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Sulfadoxine with pyrimethamine

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Fansidar is used in the treatment of malaria, particularly in the treatment of Falciparum malaria.

It is usually given at the end of course of quinine.

Possible side effects include reduction in haemopoiesis and Stevens-Johnson syndrome.

The summary of product characteristics should be consulted before prescribing this drug.


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