Generic name:tafenoquine [ ta-FEN-o-kwin ]
Drug class:Antimalarial quinolines
What is Arakoda?
Arakoda is an anti-malaria medicine that interferes with the growth of parasites in the human body. Parasites that cause malaria can enter the body through the bite of a mosquito. Malaria is common in areas such as Africa, South America, and Southern Asia.
Arakoda is used to prevent malaria caused by the Plasmodium vivax parasite.
Arakoda is for use in adults and children at least 16 years old who are also using another medicine called chloroquine.
Arakoda is for use in people 18 years of age and older. It is not known if Arakoda is safe and effective in children.
Warnings
You should not use Arakoda if you have a genetic enzyme deficiency called glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) deficiency. Your doctor will perform a test to make sure you do not have this condition.
Do not take Arakoda if you have a history of psychotic disorders, or you currently have psychotic symptoms including hallucinations (seeing or hearing things that are not really there), delusions (false or strange thoughts or beliefs), or disorganized thinking or behavior.
Before taking this medicine
To make sure Arakoda is safe for you, tell your doctor if:
you have a genetic enzyme deficiency called glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) deficiency; or
you are allergic to Arakoda or similar medicines (such as primaquine).
Do not breastfeed while using tafenoquine if your baby has G6PD deficiency (or has not been tested for it). If the baby does have G6PD deficiency, you should also not breastfeed for at least 3 months after your last dose of Arakoda.
Tafenoquine may harm an unborn baby. You may need to have a negative...
