Primaquine

Malaria, prophylaxis of Malaria, Malaria + 3 more

Treatment

3 FDA approvals

20 Active Studies for Primaquine

What is Primaquine

Primaquine

The Generic name of this drug

Treatment Summary

An aminoquinoline, chloroquine is an oral medication used to completely cure malaria caused by either the vivax or ovale parasite. It can also be used to prevent the transmission of falciparum malaria by people traveling to areas where the disease is present. Common side effects of chloroquine include anemia and gastrointestinal issues.

Primaquine Phosphate

is the brand name

Primaquine Overview & Background

Brand Name

Generic Name

First FDA Approval

How many FDA approvals?

Primaquine Phosphate

Primaquine

2011

14

Approved as Treatment by the FDA

Primaquine, also known as Primaquine Phosphate, is approved by the FDA for 3 uses such as Malaria caused by Plasmodium ovale and Malaria .

Malaria caused by Plasmodium ovale

Malaria

Malaria

Effectiveness

How Primaquine Affects Patients

Primaquine is a medication used to treat malaria. It works by interrupting a part of the malaria parasite that provides it with energy, which stops the infection and allows the person to recover. Primaquine is not used for prevention, only for treatment. It kills the intrahepatic form of malaria and stops relapses from occurring. It also kills all forms of malaria parasites, but is always used with another medication (called a blood schizonticide) and never alone. Primaquine can also stop the spread of malaria by killing gametocytes.

How Primaquine works in the body

Primaquine works by either creating oxygen molecules in the body or disrupting the electron transport of parasites. It is also thought to affect how protozoal DNA works.

When to interrupt dosage

The measure of Primaquine is contingent upon the diagnosed problem, including Malaria, prophylaxis of Malaria and Malaria brought about by Plasmodium ovale. The quantity of dosage is determined by the method of administration (e.g. Tablet, film coated - Oral or Oral) recorded in the table underneath.

Condition

Dosage

Administration

Pneumonia, Pneumocystis

, 26.3 mg, 15.0 mg

, Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral

HIV

, 26.3 mg, 15.0 mg

, Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral

Malaria

, 26.3 mg, 15.0 mg

, Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral

prophylaxis of Malaria

, 26.3 mg, 15.0 mg

, Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral

Malaria

, 26.3 mg, 15.0 mg

, Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral

Malaria

, 26.3 mg, 15.0 mg

, Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral

Warnings

Primaquine has eight contraindications, thus it should not be utilized when experiencing any of the conditions enumerated in the table below.

Primaquine Contraindications

Condition

Risk Level

Notes

Pulse Frequency

Do Not Combine

Pulse Frequency

Do Not Combine

Pulse Frequency

Do Not Combine

Systemic Diseases

Do Not Combine

Rheumatoid Arthritis

Do Not Combine

hemolytic agents

Do Not Combine

Lupus Erythematosus

Do Not Combine

Acute Coryza

Do Not Combine

There are 20 known major drug interactions with Primaquine.

Common Primaquine Drug Interactions

Drug Name

Risk Level

Description

Abemaciclib

Major

The metabolism of Abemaciclib can be decreased when combined with Primaquine.

Acalabrutinib

Major

The metabolism of Acalabrutinib can be decreased when combined with Primaquine.

Acepromazine

Major

The risk or severity of QTc prolongation can be increased when Primaquine is combined with Acepromazine.

Aceprometazine

Major

The risk or severity of QTc prolongation can be increased when Primaquine is combined with Aceprometazine.

Acetophenazine

Major

The risk or severity of QTc prolongation can be increased when Primaquine is combined with Acetophenazine.

Primaquine Novel Uses: Which Conditions Have a Clinical Trial Featuring Primaquine?

123 active studies are investigating the novel utilization of Primaquine to treat HIV, Malaria and Pneumocystis Jirovecii Pneumonia.

Condition

Clinical Trials

Trial Phases

HIV

155 Actively Recruiting

Phase 2, Phase 1, Phase 3, Not Applicable, Phase 4, Early Phase 1

prophylaxis of Malaria

0 Actively Recruiting

Malaria

0 Actively Recruiting

Malaria

0 Actively Recruiting

Malaria

0 Actively Recruiting

Pneumonia, Pneumocystis

1 Actively Recruiting

Phase 3

Patient Q&A Section about primaquine

These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.

What is the side effect of primaquine?

"You may experience nausea, vomiting, dizziness, stomach upset, and abdominal cramps. If any of these symptoms persist or worsen, tell your doctor or pharmacist."

Answered by AI

Is primaquine an antibiotic?

"Primaquine is an antibiotic used to treat various types of infections. It can be co-administered with clindamycin for the treatment of Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia (PCP)."

Answered by AI

Why primaquine is given for 14 days?

"Plasmodium vivax infections are a major problem worldwide when it comes to malaria. The World Health Organization recommends a 14-day course of primaquine in order to get rid of the liver stage of the parasite and prevent the disease from coming back."

Answered by AI

Is primaquine the same as chloroquine?

"Chloroquine is an effective drug against the asexual stages of the parasite, while primaquine is less effective but is the only drug that kills the dormant liver stage parasites and prevents relapse."

Answered by AI

Clinical Trials for Primaquine

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AI-DBT for Suicide Prevention in HIV/AIDS

18+
All Sexes
Newark, NJ

One in four older persons living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA) report at least one suicide attempt in their lifetime, and the risk for death by suicide is 100 times higher in PLWHA than in the general population. Currently, there are no behavioral interventions that specifically address suicide prevention for older PLWHA, despite their unique biopsychosocial and structural risk factors. Through this work, investigators will adapt Dialectical Behavior Therapy, an evidence-based intervention for suicide prevention, for patients with PLWHA to be delivered by an AI-powered conversational Agent developed by our industry partner, Empower Health. Investigators will then pilot test the feasibility, usability, acceptability and preliminary efficacy to improve self-efficacy to manage negative emotions in n=50 older adults living with HIV/AIDS.

Recruiting
Has No Placebo

New Jersey Community Research Initiative (+1 Sites)

Elissa Kozlov, PhD

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Systemic Corticosteroids for Pneumocystis Pneumonia

18+
All Sexes
Montreal, Canada

The HOW LONG trial is an international, multicenter, Phase IV randomized clinical trial evaluating the optimal duration of adjunctive systemic corticosteroids in immunocompromised adults with severe Pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia (PCP) who demonstrate early clinical recovery. Participants who no longer require supplemental oxygen by day 10 of corticosteroid therapy are randomized to discontinue corticosteroids at day 10 (or hospital discharge, if earlier) versus continue corticosteroids for a total of 21 days. The trial assesses whether earlier discontinuation reduces steroid-related complications while maintaining clinical outcomes.

Phase 4
Waitlist Available

McGill university Health Centre (Royal victoria Hospital and Montreal General Hospital

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Decision Support Tool for HIV Prevention

18+
All Sexes
Washington D.C., United States

This project will explore the development of a personalized decision support tool to assist with pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) initiation and persistence among patients identified in the emergency department (ED) and urgent care settings as PrEP eligible. First, the investigators will use a sequence of validated implementation science methodologies to develop and validate a decision support tool designed to optimize PrEP persistence by strengthening self-efficacy by addressing the multifaceted medical and social needs of the individual patient. The investigators will then test the preliminary effectiveness of this tool through a pilot stepped wedge implementation trial in two EDs and an urgent care in Baltimore, MD and Washington, DC among 120 PrEP eligible patients to determine PrEP initiation, linkage to care, persistence, and adherence rates.

Phase 1
Waitlist Available

George Washington University Emergency Department (+1 Sites)

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Behavioral vs Mindfulness Treatments for Insomnia in HIV

50 - 99
All Sexes
Birmingham, AL

The goal of this clinical trial is to examine the effects of a telephone-delivered Brief Behavioral Treatment Insomnia (BBTI) versus a Brief Mindfulness Treatment (BMT) on cognitive and sleep outcomes in older adults with HIV. The main questions it aims to answer are: What are the effects of BBTI vs BMT on self-reported and observed sleep outcomes in older adults with HIV and insomnia up to 1-year post-intervention? What are the effects of BBTI vs BMT on self-reported and observed cognitive comes in older adults with HIV and insomnia up to 1-year post-intervention? What is the association between Alzheimer's Disease biomarkers and sleep and cognitive outcomes in older adults with HIV receiving BBTI vs BMT? Participants will: * Complete 4 weeks of telephone-delivered BBTI or BMT * Attend baseline, post-intervention, and 1-year post in-person visits for sleep and cognitive assessments * Have blood collected at all three time points

Waitlist Available
Has No Placebo

The University of Alabama at Birmingham (+1 Sites)

Dr. Shameka L Cody, PhD, AGNP-C, PMHNP-BC, FAAN

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Decision Support Tool for HIV Treatment

18+
All Sexes
Los Angeles, CA

This study is testing software designed to help healthcare providers choose the best HIV treatment combinations for their patients. HIV medicines, known as antiretroviral therapy (ART), can be complex to manage because the right regimen depends on many factors-such as drug resistance, other health conditions, and medication schedules. Many people with HIV are cared for by general clinicians who may not have access to HIV specialists, which can make treatment decisions more challenging. In this study, healthcare providers will use patient cases to compare standard HIV treatment resources with a new clinical decision support tool that gives evidence-based ART recommendations at the point of care. The investigators hypothesize that using the tool will help providers select treatment plans that better match clinical guidelines, make decisions faster, reduce mental effort, and increase overall satisfaction with the prescribing process.

Waitlist Available
Has No Placebo

Los Angeles General Medical Center

Hayoun Lee, PhD

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MGD020 + MGD014 for HIV

18 - 65
All Sexes
Chapel Hill, NC

This research study aims to find out how safe and well tolerated the experimental study drugs are when given to persons with HIV (PWH) taking antiretroviral therapy (ART). The study treatments are MGD014 and MGD020, which are two antibodies developed specifically for HIV, and Vorinostat, an oral medication to help expose HIV in cells to the antibodies. The study will measure the impact of study treatment on non-active HIV in cells, and how long MGD014 and MGD020 stay in the body after they are given. In this study, participants will be randomly assigned to one of three groups. All participants receive MGD014 and MGD020, given sequentially as infusions through an IV for 4 doses. Participants in one group (group A) receive only MGD014 and MGD020. Participants in another group (group B) will stop taking their ART therapy for up to 8 weeks (a temporary treatment interruption (TTI)) while receiving MGD014 and MGD020. Participants in the third group (group C) receive Vorinostat in addition to MGD014 and MGD020. Total time of participation is about 8 months and involves 13 or 18 visits, depending on group assignment.

Phase 1
Recruiting

University of North Carolina

Cynthia L. Gay, MD

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CHAMPION Intervention for Pre-exposure Prophylaxis Adherence

18 - 40
Male
San Francisco, CA

The goal of this randomized controlled trial is to pilot test new mobile health (mHealth) interventions to improve PrEP adherence among HIV-negative men who have sex with men (MSM) with mild to moderate methamphetamine use disorder (MUD). The CHAMPION intervention combines two mHealth tools-PrEPAPP and CBT4CBT-to address both HIV prevention and MUD treatment needs in this population. The study's specific aims are: * To evaluate the feasibility and acceptability of the CHAMPION intervention based on treatment retention and engagement rates. * To examine the preliminary efficacy the CHAMPION intervention to improve PrEP adherence, as measured by dried blood spot (DBS) tests compared to the waitlist control group.

Waitlist Available
Has No Placebo

Center on Substance Use and Health

Glenn-Milo Santos, PhD, MPH

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