Treats malaria and liver disease caused by parasites. It may also be used to treat arthritis
Brand Names:
Aralen Phosphate
Contraindications:
You should not use this medicine if you have ever had an allergic reaction to chloroquine or other medicines. You should not use chloroquine if you are pregnant or have a blood disorder
Uses:
Tablet
Your doctor will tell you how much to take and how often.
Tablets may be taken with food to reduce stomach upset.
Do not stop taking the medicine until your doctor tells you to.
If a dose is missed:
If you take your medicine once every 7 days, take the missed dose as soon as you can, then skip 7 days before taking another dose.
If you take one or more doses every day, take the missed dose as soon as you can. If it is almost time for your next regular dose, wait until then to take your medicine and skip the missed dose.
You should not use two doses at the same time.
Storage:
Keep your tablets at room temperature in a tightly closed container, away from heat, moisture, and direct light.
Keep all medicine away from children.
Special precautions:
Before taking, tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to any medications. tell your doctor and pharmacist what prescription and nonprescription medications, vitamins, nutritional supplements, and herbal products you are taking. tell your doctor if you have or have ever had heart failure or liver disease. tell your doctor if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding. If you become pregnant while taking, call your doctor
Make sure your doctor knows if you are taking penicillamine (Cuprimine® or Depen®), or cimetidine (Tagamet®).
Avoid drinking alcohol while taking chloroquine.
Warnings:
If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, talk to your doctor before taking this medicine.
Check with your doctor before taking this medicine if you have vision problems, liver disease, a blood disorder, G-6-PD deficiency, or psoriasis.
Children are very sensitive to this medicine, and accidental overdoses have occurred with small amounts of chloroquine.
Long-term use of this medicine may cause eye problems. Your doctor may want you to visit an eye doctor every 3 to 6 months while taking this medicine.
Side Effects:
Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away:
