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Chloroquine

Description

Chloroquine is a medication that contains the active ingredient chloroquine phosphate. It is commonly used to treat and prevent malaria caused by mosquito bites. Chloroquine works by killing the parasites that cause malaria in your body. This medication is suitable for adults and children and is often prescribed based on your weight.

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Dr Wouter Mol, General practitionerRegistration number: BIG: 9057675501Last checked: 16/02/2023 | Still valid
Dosage and usage
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The dosage of chloroquine is based on your medical condition, weight, and response to treatment. It is crucial to follow your doctor's instructions carefully. Typically, the initial dose is higher, followed by a smaller maintenance dose. You should take chloroquine by mouth with food to reduce stomach upset. To prevent malaria, you may need to take chloroquine once weekly on the same day each week. If you are using chloroquine to treat malaria, continue taking it for the full prescribed length of time. If you stop it early, the infection could return.

What Chloroquine contains
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Each tablet of chloroquine contains 250 mg of chloroquine phosphate as the active ingredient. The excipients in chloroquine tablets include maize starch, magnesium stearate, and purified talc.

Side effects
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Common side effects of chloroquine may include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, or stomach cramps. However, seek medical help if you experience serious side effects such as vision changes, muscle weakness, hearing loss, mood changes, or signs of liver problems like dark urine or persistent nausea/vomiting.

Precautions
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Before taking chloroquine, inform your doctor if you have any allergies, especially to chloroquine or related drugs. You should not use chloroquine if you have certain eye problems, liver disease, or a history of seizures. This medication may make you more sensitive to the sun, so limit your time in the sun and use sunscreen. If you have certain conditions like glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency, talk to your doctor before using chloroquine.

Package leaflet

Read the package leaflet before use.

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