Warning: next information is intended to supplement, not substitute for, expertise and expertise & judgment of your pharmacist. it should not be construed to indicate that use of drug is safe or effective for you. Consult your healthcare professional before using it medication.

Chloroquine - oral

(klor-oh-kwin)

common brand names: Aralen

Chloroquine Phosphate Usage: this medication is used to prevent & treat malaria. Is also used to treat certain infections about intestinal tract & certain types of skin problems.

How to use Chloroquine Phosphate: Take this medication with food to prevent stomach upset. Take this medication exactly as prescribed. do not stop taking this with-out consulting youre physician. It's important to continue taking this for length of time prescribed. Stopping therapy too soon may not treat the infection and can lead to re-infection. While taking this medication, your healthcare professional may schedule lab tests to money your eye sight, hearing & blood.

Chloroquine Phosphate side effects: Nausea, vomiting, stomach upset, cramps, loss about appetite, diarrhea, tiredness, weakness or headache may occur first several days as your body adjusts to the medication. If these effects continue or become bothersome, inform your doctor. Tell your healthcare professional immediately if any of these serious side effects occur: blurred vision, trouble seeing at night or problems focusing clearly, ringing in the ears, difficulty hearing. Tell your physician immediately if any of these unlikely but serious side effects occur: seizures, mental/mood changes. Tell some your healthcare professional immediately if any about these highly unlikely but very serious side effects occur: fainting, irregular heartbeat, persistent sore throat or fever, easy bleeding or bruising. a serious allergic reaction to it drug is unlikely, but seek immeditial healthcare professional attention if it occurs. Symptoms about serious allergic reaction include: rash, itching, swelling, dizziness, trouble breathing. If you notice another effects not listed above, contact your healthcare professional or pharmacist.

Chloroquine Phosphate Precautions: Tell youre healthcare professional your medical history, especially of: liver disease, blood disorders, psoriasis, certain metabolic disease (glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase-G6PD deficiency), hearing problems, seizures. it drug must be used only if clearly needed during pregnancy. since small amounts of it medication are found in breast milk, consult your doctor before breast-feeding.

Chloroquine Phosphate drug interactions: Tell youre doctor of any other med you may take (including nonprescription), especially: ampicillin, antacids, cimetidine, cyclosporine, kaolin, magnesium trisilicate. do not start or stop any medicine without physician or physician approval.

Chloroquine Phosphate Overdose: If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. Symptoms of overdose may include headache, drowsiness, visual disturbances, nausea, vomiting, & seizures.

Chloroquine Phosphate special notes: children are very sensitive to the effects of this med. it is important to keep this & all medications out of reach of children.

If you missed Chloroquine Phosphate dose: If you miss a dose, take as soon as remembered; don't take if It's almost time for the following dose, instead, skip missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule. do not 'double-up' dose to catch up.

Chloroquine Phosphate Storage: Store at room temperature away from sunlight and moisture.

Active Ingredients : Chloroquine