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Daraprim 25 mg/1

pyrimethamine · TABLET · TILDE Sciences LLC

No Recall History
Plain English

Daraprim (pyrimethamine) is an antimalarial medication taken by mouth that works by inhibiting dihydrofolate reductase, an enzyme needed for parasite survival. It is used to treat malaria and certain parasitic infections.

Key Facts

Brand Name
Daraprim
Generic Name
pyrimethamine
NDC Code (Product)
83649-330
Manufacturer
TILDE Sciences LLC
Strength
25 mg/1
Dosage Form
TABLET
Route
ORAL
Marketing Status
Application #
NDA008578
Drug Class
Dihydrofolate Reductase Inhibitor Antimalarial [EPC]
Marketing Start
01/23/1953

Recall History

No Recall History

Side Effects Reported to FDA

FDA FAERS database · These are reported events, not confirmed side effects

off label use159 reports
nausea134 reports
vomiting101 reports
pancytopenia83 reports
neutropenia72 reports
drug ineffective70 reports
pyrexia64 reports
headache63 reports
dizziness50 reports
death49 reports

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Daraprim used for?

Daraprim (pyrimethamine) is an antimalarial medication taken by mouth that works by inhibiting dihydrofolate reductase, an enzyme needed for parasite survival. It is used to treat malaria and certain parasitic infections.

Is Daraprim a controlled substance?

Daraprim is not classified as a controlled substance by the DEA.

What is the generic name for Daraprim?

The generic name for Daraprim is pyrimethamine. There are 5 other brand versions of pyrimethamine.

What is the NDC code for Daraprim 25 mg/1?

The NDC (National Drug Code) for Daraprim 25 mg/1 is 83649-330, listed by TILDE Sciences LLC.

Product NDC

83649-330

Package NDC

83649-330-01

Other Daraprim Dosages

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