Description and Brand Names
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US Brand Name
- Daraprim
Descriptions
Pyrimethamine is used together with a sulfonamide (eg, sulfadoxine) to treat toxoplasmosis. It belongs to a group of medicines called antiprotozoals. It works by killing or preventing the growth of a parasite called Toxoplasma gondii.
This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription.
This product is available in the following dosage forms:
Portions of this document last updated: Feb. 01, 2022
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