Primaquine generic name?

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What is the generic name for primaquine?

Primaquine is the generic name of the medication itself. The drug is also commonly referred to by its brand names, but the generic (non-brand) name remains “primaquine.” [1]

What brand names use the generic name primaquine?

Brand names vary by country and manufacturer, but they all refer to the same active ingredient: primaquine. [1]

What is primaquine used for?

Primaquine is used to treat and prevent certain types of malaria, including infections caused by Plasmodium vivax and Plasmodium ovale, and it is also used as part of malaria treatment to help eliminate liver forms of the parasite. [1]

Is there a different generic name for the same drug?

No. If the active ingredient is primaquine, the generic name is primaquine regardless of the brand.

Sources

1. https://www.drugs.com/international/primaquine.html