Product Description
Pyrimethamine HCL is used with other medication to treat a serious parasite infection of the body, brain, or eye or to prevent toxoplasmosis infection in people with HIV infection. This medication is an antiparasitic medicine that helps prevent parasites from growing and reproducing in the body. This drug is used in adults and children to treat or prevent certain types of malaria. Pyrimethamine HCLis generally not preferred as a medicine to prevent malaria while traveling. When used to treat malaria, this drug should be used together with a faster-acting anti-malaria medicine such as chloroquine or quinine.
FAQs of Pyrimethamine HCL:
Q: What is the primary use of Pyrimethamine HCL?
A: Pyrimethamine HCL is primarily used for the treatment and prevention of malaria and toxoplasmosis.
Q: What is the shelf life of Pyrimethamine HCL?
A: The shelf life of Pyrimethamine HCL is 2 years under proper storage conditions.
Q: Is Pyrimethamine HCL soluble in water?
A: Pyrimethamine HCL is slightly soluble in water but freely soluble in alcohol.
Q: How should Pyrimethamine HCL be stored?
A: Pyrimethamine HCL should be stored in a cool dry place away from light and moisture.
Q: What is the appearance of Pyrimethamine HCL?
A: Pyrimethamine HCL appears as white to off-white crystalline powder.