Atovaquone
GlaxoSmithKline | Atovaquone (Medication)
Desc:
Atovaquone is a medication that interferes with the reproduction of protozoa (single-cell organisms) that can cause disease in the body.
Atovaquone is used to treat or prevent pneumonia caused by a fungal infection called Pneumocystitis carinii (also called Pneumocystis jiroveci). ...
Side Effect:
Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away:nausea; vomiting; diarrhea; headache; dizziness; anxiety; difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep.
If you experience any of these serious symptoms, call your doctor immediately:rash; fever; swelling of the eyes, face, lips, tongue, mouth, or throat; hives; difficulty breathing or swallowing; hoarseness or throat tightness.
During pregnancy and breastfeeding is not recommended to use this medicine without your doctor's advice. ...
Precaution:
Prior to using this medications inform your doctor if you have any type of allergies.
Before you take atovaquone, tell your doctor if you have:liver disease; or a stomach or intestinal disorder.
During pregnancy and breastfeeding is not recommended to use this medicine without your doctor's advice. ...