Atovaquone: Side Effects, Uses & Monitoring
Facts extracted from current FDA product labeling for Atovaquone. Educational only — not medical advice.
Reported adverse reactions
| Reaction | Highest frequency reported* |
|---|---|
| Rash (including maculopapular) | 34% |
| Headache | 28% |
| Fever | 25% |
| Rhinitis | 24% |
| Cough | 14% |
| Insomnia | 10% |
| Sweat | 10% |
| Monilia, oral | 10% |
| Rash | 8.8% |
| Nausea | 4.1% |
| Diarrhea | 3.2% |
| Vomiting | 2.2% |
*Highest percentage across placebo-controlled trial tables summarized in current labeling.
Labeled uses
1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE
Source: FDA labeling via NIH DailyMed (set 16b69156…). Not affiliated with FDA or NIH.
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