Opium Deodorized and Primaquine

• Generic Name: opium
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Opium Deodorized, Paregoric

Opium Deodorized is an opioid, sometimes called a narcotic.

Opium is derived from the seed pod of a poppy plant. It works by increasing smooth muscle tone and decreasing fluid secretions in the intestines. This slows the movement of bowel matter through the intestines.

Opium Deodorized (sometimes called "opium tincture") is used to treat diarrhea.

Opium Deodorized may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

• Generic Name: primaquine
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names:

Primaquine is a medication to treat or prevent malaria, a disease caused by parasites. primaquine works by interfering with the growth of parasites in the body.

Parasites that cause malaria typically enter the body through the bite of a mosquito. Malaria is common in areas such as Africa, South America, and Southern Asia.

Vivax malaria is a form of malaria in which parasites travel from the bloodstream into other cells and tissues of the body. This can cause a second infection (relapse) to occur.

Primaquine is used to prevent malaria from coming back in people who have been infected with the vivax form of this disease.

Primaquine may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.