Chloroquine

What Are The Uses Of Chloroquine?

Chloroquine, a 4-amino quinoline, is used in the treatment of following conditions:

• Treat malaria where it is sensitive to its effects
• Amoebiasis  occurring outside of intestines
• Lupus erythematosus
• Rheumatoid arthritis

What Are The Side Effects Of Chloroquine?

The most common side effects of Chloroquine are

• Loss of appetite
• Muscle problems
• Skin rashes
• Temporary hair loss
• Headache
• Diarrhoea

Some severe (but rare) side effects are:

• Muscle damage
• Problems with vision
• Seizures
• Low blood cell levels
• Neuro muscular problems
• Tinnitus
• Gastro intestinal problems
• Please consult a physician if the symptoms are persistent.

What Are The Contraindications Of Chloroquine?

Please inform your doctor if you have any of the following conditions:

• Hypersensitivity towards the drug Chloroquine or any other allergies.
• Glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency
• Retinal diseases
• Habit to excess of alcohol
• Visual field defect
• Maculopathy
• Liver problems