Chloroquine Phosphate 80mg paeds tablet

Introduction

Expert Advice

Indications

This medication is used for the treatment of malaria, hepatic amoebiasis (areas of pus due to infection), giardiasis (parasitic disease), rheumatoid arthritis (autoimmune destruction of joints).

Contraindications

Patients who have the following conditions should not take this medicine: low blood sugar, G6PD deficiency, low amount of magnesium and potassium in the blood.

Precautions

Patients administered with this medication must be cautious if they have impaired renal(kidney) or hepatic(liver) function. Perform eye test before and during long-term therapy.

Side effects

Patients administered with this medication may experience, headache, GI distress, skin eruptions, depigmentation, hair loss, blurred vision, corneal opacities.

Pregnancy

No definite data regarding pregnancy is available therefore be cautious.

Lactation

Intake of this medication is contraindicated in lactating females

Primary Uses

Indications

This medication can be used for malaria; liver infections such as: hepatic amoebiasis, giardiasis; and rheumatoid arthritis (disease of the joints).

Side Effects

This medicine may cause headache , GI disturbances (upset stomach), skin eruptions (rashes) , or hair loss., depigmentation, blood disorders, myelosuppression (bone marrow suppression), convulsions (body muscles contract), cardiomyopathy (heart fails to pump blood), retinal damage and corneal changes. 

Contraindications

Patients who have the following conditions should not take this medicine: low blood sugar, G6PD deficiency, low amount of magnesium and potassium in the blood.

FAQS

Can we take this medicine with our meal?

Yes, you can. This is advised by doctors to avoid stomach upset that usually follows using this medicine.

Any activity that we should refrain from while using this medicine?

Activities requiring focus and concentration, like driving, should be avoided.

Is it safe for the use of diabetic patients?

Since this medicine has the potential to lower blood sugar level, diabetic patients, if using this medicine are advised to monitor their blood glucose regularly.

Is it available over-the-counter?

Yes, it is.

Does this medicine affect the menstrual cycle?

No, it does not. Patients are still advised to get a doctor’s advice on this.