Chloroquine 250 mg

Chloroquine 250 mg Is an anti-parasitic drug that is used to prevent and treat malaria. Its function is to kill the malaria-causing parasite and stop the spread of infection.

Chloroquine 250mg tablets should be taken in the recommended dose and duration given by the doctor. If you want to reduce the risk of an upset stomach take it with food. Never skip a dose of the medicine even if you feel healthy and better. Always finish the complete course of the medication.

Stopping the medication in the middle of the treatment may result in increased side effects and also treatment failure.

Do not take two doses at the same to make up for the missing dose. Just take the next dose as per your routine.

Some people reported vomiting, rash, dizziness, and headache as side effects of the medication. It may also give you nausea, stomach pain, loss of appetite, and diarrhea. Please ask your doctor if these side effects remain for long.

Tell your doctor if you are a diabetic, as it can lower your blood sugar level. Check your blood sugar level regularly to be safe. This drug may cause blurring of vision. Doctors recommend regular eye tests during the treatment from this medicine. When used for a long period, your doctor may regularly examine the quantity of the various types of blood cells in your blood. Inform your doctor if you have a sore throat, fever, a general feeling of tiredness, or unexplained bruising or bleeding.

SALT COMPOSITION

Chloroquine 250 mg

STORAGE

Store below 30°C

 

BENEFITS OF CHLOROQUINE 250MG TABLET

Chloroquine 250mg Tablet is used for the treatment of malaria. It’s a severe or life-threatening disease that spreads from the infected mosquitoes bite. The medicine kills the parasite that is causing the infection which stops its further spread. Take this drug exactly as prescribed by the doctor and do not use any other medicine while using Chloroquine as they may affect its efficiency. Do not take this medicine for the treatment of any other disease without talking to your doctor.

 

SIDE EFFECTS OF CHLOROQUINE 250MG TABLET

Most of the side effects caused by the medicine do not need any medical help and fade as your body adjusts to it. You can always talk to your doctor if the side effects remain for long or you are bothered about them.

 

Common side effects of Chloroquine 250 mg are

Dizziness

Vomiting

Rash

Headache

Nausea

Diarrhea

Stomach pain

Loss of appetite

 

HOW TO USE CHLOROQUINE 250MG TABLET

Make sure to take the medicine as directed by your doctor. You should not alter the dose or the duration of the medicine. Swallow the whole tablet and do not break, crush or chew it. You should take the medicine with a meal.

 

HOW CHLOROQUINE 250 MG TABLET WORKS

It’s a medication that is used for the treatment of malaria. It works by increasing the haeme levels of the blood, a substance that is very toxic for the malarial parasite. This process eliminates the parasite and halts the infection from spreading.

 

SAFETY ADVICE

Alcohol

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

The effect of alcohol with Chloroquine 250 mg is not known, whether it is safe or unsafe. You must consult your doctor before taking action.

 

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Chloroquine 250mg Tablet might not be safe to use during pregnancy. Human studies of this drug are very limited but animal studies show dangerous effects on the fetus. Ask the doctor as he is the right person to analyze the positives and negatives of this medicine during pregnancy.

 

Breast Feeding

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Chloroquine 250mg Tablet can be taken during breastfeeding as human studies have shown that the drug does not move into the breastmilk. Even if it passes into the breast milk the amount is so low that it’s harmless.

 

Driving

UNSAFE

One of the possible side effects of Chloroquine 250mg Tablet is it affects your driving ability. It might give you blurry eyesight that directly alters your ability to drive.

 

Kidney

CAUTION

Patients with kidney disease should use the Chloroquine 250mg Tablet with proper care. Consult your doctor as dose changes might be needed.

 

Liver

CAUTION

Like kidney patients, liver disease patients should also take this medicine cautiously. Dose adjustment may be required to talk to your doctor. During this medication, the doctor may ask you to undergo regular liver function tests.

 

FORGETTING THE DOSE OF CHLOROQUINE 250 MG TABLET?

Try to stick to the routine dosing schedule but if in any case, you miss the dose take it as soon as possible. However, if you are close to the next dose, skip the previous dose. Do not double dose.

 

IMPORTANT TIPS

At the beginning of this medication, you may experience blurry vision. This may affect your driving or any activity that requires concentration. If you are receiving a Chloroquine 250mg Tablet for a long time, you may need regular eye tests before using this medicine and also at every 3 to 6 months intervals.

 

INTERACTION WITH OTHER DRUGS

Taking Chloroquine 250 mg with certain other drugs can alter the effect of either of them. The interaction may cause some undesirable side effects

Leflunomide

Brand(s): Lefsum, Lefunid, Lefumide

LIFE-THREATENING

Mefloquine

Brand(s): Medlar, Mefly, Meflotag

LIFE-THREATENING

Penicillamine

Brand(s): Artamin, Atrmin, Penicitin

LIFE-THREATENING

Digoxin

Brand(s): Cardisip

SERIOUS