What is Impavido: Uses, Warnings & Interactions

How to take Impavido

• Your doctor will tell you how much medicine to use. Do not use more than directed.

• Oral routeIt is best to take this medicine with food or milk.

• Swallow the capsule whole. Do not crush, break, or chew it.

• Take all of the medicine in your prescription to clear up your infection, even if you feel better after the first few doses.

• This medicine should come with a Medication Guide. Ask your pharmacist for a copy if you do not have one.

• Missed dose: Take a dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then and take a regular dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.

• Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light.

• This medicine should come with a Medication Guide. Ask your pharmacist for a copy if you do not have one.

• Oral routeIt is best to take this medicine with food or milk.

• Swallow the capsule whole. Do not crush, break, or chew it.

• Missed dose: Take a dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then and take a regular dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.

• Your doctor will tell you how much medicine to use. Do not use more than directed.

• Take all of the medicine in your prescription to clear up your infection, even if you feel better after the first few doses.

• Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light.

What to do if you miss a dose of Impavido

Impavido contraindications

• This medicine is not right for everyone. Do not use it if you had an allergic reaction to miltefosine, if you have Sjögren-Larsson syndrome, or if you are pregnant.

Impavido warnings

• Vomiting and diarrhea are common side effects when you use this medicine, and they may make birth control pills less effective. Use another form of birth control if you have diarrhea and vomiting. Other forms include condoms, a diaphragm, contraceptive foam, or jelly.

• Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments.

• Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.

• It is not safe to take this medicine during pregnancy. It could harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor right away if you become pregnant. Use an effective form of birth control to prevent pregnancy during treatment and for 5 months after your last dose.

• You must have a negative pregnancy test before you will be allowed to take this medicine. If you miss a period while you are using this medicine, tell your doctor right away.

• Do not breastfeed for 5 months after taking this medicine.

• Tell your doctor if you have kidney disease or liver disease.

• This medicine may cause serious skin reactions.

Impavido interactions

• It is not safe to take this medicine during pregnancy. It could harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor right away if you become pregnant. Use an effective form of birth control to prevent pregnancy during treatment and for 5 months after your last dose.

• You must have a negative pregnancy test before you will be allowed to take this medicine. If you miss a period while you are using this medicine, tell your doctor right away.

• Do not breastfeed for 5 months after taking this medicine.

• Tell your doctor if you have kidney disease or liver disease.

• This medicine may cause serious skin reactions.

• Vomiting and diarrhea are common side effects when you use this medicine, and they may make birth control pills less effective. Use another form of birth control if you have diarrhea and vomiting. Other forms include condoms, a diaphragm, contraceptive foam, or jelly.

• Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments.

• Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.