Is Lariam safe during pregnancy?

This drug crosses the placenta and is detectable in fetal circulation. Data from published studies in pregnant women have shown no increase in the risk of teratogenic effects or adverse pregnancy outcomes after treatment or prophylaxis with this drug during pregnancy.

Is mefloquine the same as Lariam?

Mefloquine (also known as mefloquine hydrochloride) is an antimalarial medicine. It is available in the United States by prescription only. It is available as a generic medicine and used to be sold under the brand name Lariam. It is available in tablets of 228mg base (250mg salt).

Is mefloquine safe in first trimester?

Conclusion: From the clinical data available, there is no indication that the risk of taking mefloquine in the first trimester of pregnancy is greater than that from any of the other antimalarials studied and the risk is considerably lower than that associated with falciparum malaria.

How long after Malarone can I get pregnant?

You should try to avoid becoming pregnant (conceiving) for 2 weeks after stopping this medication as the drug might still be in your system.

Can malaria cause miscarriage in early pregnancy?

A single episode of falciparum or vivax malaria in the first trimester of pregnancy can cause miscarriage. No additional toxic effects associated with artesunate treatment occurred in early pregnancy.

Can you get malaria vaccine while pregnant?

The PRIMVAC placental malaria vaccine candidate was found to be safe and immunogenic. In regions of the world where malaria is endemic, pregnant women who contract the infection face severe health risks as well as complications in their pregnancies.

When was Lariam discontinued?

The manufacturer of the brand name Lariam stopped making it in 2008, but there are still two generic versions available. Three other generic makers of mefloquine have discontinued the drug.

Is Coartem safe in pregnancy?

The CDC has recommended Coartem as an additional treatment option for pregnant women with uncomplicated malaria in the United States.

Does Malarone cause birth defects?

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) – Pregnant women who take the anti-malarial drug Malarone during their first trimester might not be increasing their baby’s risk of birth defects, a new study suggests.