What is ATOVAQUONE used for?

ATOVAQUONE (brand name ATOVAQUONE) is a Other indicated for See full prescribing information.

What are the most common side effects of ATOVAQUONE?

Reported side effects vary by individual. The side-effects section on this page lists the events most frequently reported to FDA FAERS for ATOVAQUONE. FAERS is voluntary reporting, so it reflects what was reported, not absolute incidence.

Is ATOVAQUONE the same as ATOVAQUONE?

ATOVAQUONE is a brand name for ATOVAQUONE. They share the same active ingredient and FDA-approved indications. Biosimilars and authorised generics may differ in inactive ingredients such as buffers or preservatives.

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Q: How does ATOVAQUONE work?

ATOVAQUONE works through the following mechanism: 12.1 Mechanism of Action Atovaquone is a quinone antimicrobial drug [see Clinical Pharmacology ( 12.4 )] ..

Other

Brand names: ATOVAQUONE

Pregnancy: Category COral

Mechanism of Action

12.1 Mechanism of Action Atovaquone is a quinone antimicrobial drug [see Clinical Pharmacology ( 12.4 )] .

Indications

See full prescribing information

Contraindications

• 4 CONTRAINDICATIONS Atovaquone oral suspension is contraindicated in patients who develop or have a history of hypersensitivity reactions (e.g.
• angioedema
• bronchospasm
• throat tightness
• urticaria) to atovaquone or any of the components of atovaquone oral suspension. Known serious allergic/hypersensitivity reaction (e.g.

FDA Warnings

5 WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS Failure to administer atovaquone oral suspension with food may result in lower plasma atovaquone concentrations and may limit response to therapy
1 ) Hepatotoxicity: Elevated liver chemistry tests and cases of hepatitis and fatal liver failure have been reported
1 Risk of Limited Oral Absorption Absorption of orally administered atovaquone oral suspension is limited but can be significantly increased when the drug is taken with food
2 Hepatotoxicity Cases of cholestatic hepatitis, elevated liver enzymes, and fatal liver failure have been reported in patients treated with atovaquone [see Adverse Reactions ( 6

Known Side Effects

10 documented side effects by frequency

Fever

1-10%

Diarrhea

1-10%

Nausea

1-10%

Drug Not Working

1-10%

Vomiting

1-10%

Fatigue

1-10%

Rash

1-10%

Shortness of Breath

1-10%

Headache

0.1-1%

Condition Worsened

0.1-1%

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Primary sources

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DailyMed FDA label search → ATOVAQUONE openFDA label JSON → ATOVAQUONE FAERS adverse-event reports → ATOVAQUONE ClinicalTrials.gov → completed Phase 2+ trials of ATOVAQUONE

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Formulations

Dosage Forms

Tablet

Route

Oral