Medicines based on Chloroquine Primaquine
Chloroquine + Primaquine Information
Chloroquine + Primaquine is an allopathic medicine Secondary and off-label uses of Chloroquine + Primaquine have also been mentioned below. The correct dosage of Chloroquine + Primaquine depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
- Chloroquine + Primaquine Benefits & Uses
- Chloroquine + Primaquine Dosage & How to Take
- Chloroquine + Primaquine Side Effects
- Chloroquine + Primaquine Related Warnings
- Severe Interaction of Chloroquine + Primaquine with Other Drugs
- Chloroquine + Primaquine Contraindications
- Frequently asked Questions about Chloroquine + Primaquine
- Chloroquine + Primaquine Interactions with Food and Alcohol
Chloroquine + Primaquine Benefits & Uses
Chloroquine + Primaquine is used to treat the following -
Other Benefits
- Malaria (Read More - Home Remedies for Malaria)
Chloroquine + Primaquine 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
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Chloroquine + Primaquine Side Effects
Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Chloroquine + Primaquine is used -
Unknown
- Irregular heartbeat
- Fever (Read More - Home remedies for fever)
Chloroquine + Primaquine Related Warnings
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Is the use of Chloroquine + Primaquine safe for pregnant women?
Chloroquine + Primaquine may cause moderate side effects during pregnancy. If you feel its harmful effects, then stop taking this drug immediately, and do not take Chloroquine + Primaquine again without your doctor's advice.
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Is the use of Chloroquine + Primaquine safe during breastfeeding?
Women who are breastfeeding can experience some moderate side effects of Chloroquine + Primaquine. Immediately discontinue Chloroquine + Primaquine if you observe any side effects. Contact your doctor, and restart using it only if your doctor considers it safe for you.
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What is the effect of Chloroquine + Primaquine on the Kidneys?
Chloroquine + Primaquine is not harmful for kidneys.
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What is the effect of Chloroquine + Primaquine on the Liver?
Chloroquine + Primaquine may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.
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What is the effect of Chloroquine + Primaquine on the Heart?
Very few cases of side effects of Chloroquine + Primaquine on the heart have been reported.
Severe Interaction of Chloroquine + Primaquine with Other Drugs
Chloroquine + Primaquine should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
Chloroquine + Primaquine Contraindications
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Chloroquine + Primaquine unless your doctor advises you to do so -
- Eye Disorders
- Epilepsy
- Psoriasis
- Hearing Loss
- Porphyria
- Heart Disease
- Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
- Calcium Deficiency
- Potassium Deficiency
- Rheumatoid Arthritis
Frequently asked Questions about Chloroquine + Primaquine
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Is this Chloroquine + Primaquine habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Chloroquine + Primaquine has not been reported.
Chloroquine + Primaquine Interactions with Food and Alcohol
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Interaction between Food and Chloroquine + Primaquine
Taking Chloroquine + Primaquine with food does not harm your health.
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Interaction between Alcohol and Chloroquine + Primaquine
Consult your doctor before consuming alcohol while taking Chloroquine + Primaquine as it can have severe side effects.
Frequently asked Questions about Chloroquine + Primaquine
Question almost 7 years ago
Does Chloroquine + Primaquine decrease blood pressure?
Dr. Suhas Bhargav MBBS , General Physician
No, Chloroquine + Primaquine does not decrease blood pressure (hypotension). It has not been reported by the patients who are taking this medicine. If you are experiencing lightheadedness or blurry vision which are symptoms of low blood pressure after taking this drug then try to sit down and rest for a while till it subsides.
Question over 6 years ago
Is Chloroquine + Primaquine an antibiotic?
Dr. Vipin Khadse MBBS , General Physician
No, Chloroquine + Primaquine is not an antibiotic. It belongs to the class of drugs known as antimalarials and disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDs). It is effective against parasites such as Plasmodium falciparum, Plasmodium malariae, Plasmodium ovale, and Plasmodium vivax.
Question almost 7 years ago
What is Chloroquine + Primaquine?
Dr. Chinmaya Bal MBBS , General Physician
Chloroquine + Primaquine is a brand name of chloroquine and it comes in the form of a tablet, capsule, injection, and oral suspension. It belongs to the class of drugs known as antimalarials which have amebicidal activity. It is a prescription drug that is used in the treatment of malaria which is a vector-borne infectious disease caused by parasites Plasmodium species. These are Plasmodium falciparum, Plasmodium malariae, Plasmodium ovale, and Plasmodium vivax. Apart from this Chloroquine + Primaquine is also used in the treatment of extraintestinal amebiasis which is the protozoal infection caused by parasite Entamoeba histolytica. It is also used in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis and systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) both are autoimmune diseases which causes inflammation and pain. Chloroquine + Primaquine is also used off-label for the treatment of porphyria cutanea tarda (PCT) a blood disorder that affects the skin.
Question about 6 years ago
Can I take Chloroquine + Primaquine with aspirin?
Dr. , General Physician
Yes Chloroquine + Primaquine can be taken with aspirin. Aspirin does not appear to interfere with the efficacy of Chloroquine + Primaquine. Hence, it is best to take them together. However, if you feel any discomfort after taking this drug do not hesitate to inform your doctor.
Question almost 7 years ago
Can Chloroquine + Primaquine cause fatigue?
Dr. Kuldeep Meena MBBS, MD , Cardiology, Neurology, Pediatrics, Dermatology, Pulmonology, Nephrology, General Physician, Other, Infectious Disease, Emergency Medicine, Allergy and Immunology, Internal Medicine, Multispeciality
Yes, Chloroquine + Primaquine can cause fatigue, this occurs in a few cases only. It is a rare side effect of this drug. However, the exact cause of fatigue is unknown. If you experience tiredness after taking this drug, then try to take some rest even after that if you feel excessive tiredness then do discuss with your doctor.
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References
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US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Primaquine phosphate
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