Amodiaquine Benefits & Uses

Amodiaquine is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Malaria (Read More - Home Remedies for Malaria)

Amodiaquine Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group

Dosage

Amodiaquine Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Amodiaquine is used -

Common

Nausea or vomiting
Loss of appetite
Epigastric Pain
Itching or burning
Unsteadiness
Headache

Unknown

पेट दर्द
Sleepiness
Cough
Muscle Ache (Read More - Home Remedies for Muscle Aches)
Hearing Loss
Visual Disturbance
Skin Rash

Amodiaquine Related Warnings

Is the use of Amodiaquine safe for pregnant women?

No research has not been done till date on the safety of Amodiaquine for pregnant women. So its effects on pregnant women are unknown.

Unknown
Is the use of Amodiaquine safe during breastfeeding?

In the absence of any scientific study about the side effects of Amodiaquine in breastfeeding women, information on safety of Amodiaquine is unavailable.

Unknown
What is the effect of Amodiaquine on the Kidneys?

Amodiaquine rarely affects the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Amodiaquine on the Liver?

Effects of Amodiaquine on the liver can be severe. It is not safe for use without doctor's advice.

Severe
What is the effect of Amodiaquine on the Heart?

Amodiaquine has very mild side effects on the heart.

Mild

Amodiaquine Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Amodiaquine unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Liver Disease
Hemolytic Anemia
Stomach Infection
Retinopathy of Prematurity

Frequently asked Questions about Amodiaquine

Is this Amodiaquine habit forming or addictive?

Amodiaquine is not addictive in nature.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

Yes, you can operate a vehicle or heavy machinery after taking Amodiaquine since it does not cause drowsiness.

Safe
Is it safe?

Amodiaquine should be used only after doctor's advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

There is no benefit of taking Amodiaquine for mental disorders.

No

Amodiaquine Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Amodiaquine

There is no information on the effects of taking Amodiaquine with food, because this topic has not been scientifically researched yet.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Amodiaquine

Chances of side effects of drinking alcohol while taking Amodiaquine are low. If you feel any adverse effects, please seek medical advice as soon as possible.

Mild

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience

References

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 823

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