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Indiquin is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. Malaria are some of its major therapeutic uses.
The correct dosage of Indiquin depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Some other side effects of Indiquin have been listed ahead. Such side effects of Indiquin normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
Indiquin's effect during pregnancy is Severe and Severe while nursing. It is important to know if Indiquin has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Indiquin related warnings section.
Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Porphyria must refrain from the use of Indiquin since this can cause severe adverse effects. Some other conditions that can be affected by Indiquin are listed in the contraindications section below.
Additionally, Indiquin may also adversely react with other medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Indiquin is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Indiquin is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
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 |
Adult |
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Geriatric |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Infant (1 month to 2 years) |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Indiquin is used -
Is the use of Indiquin safe for pregnant women?
Indiquin should not be taken during pregnancy, or should only be taken on the advice of a doctor as it may have severe side effects.
Is the use of Indiquin safe during breastfeeding?
Indiquin may cause serious side effects in breastfeeding women, so do not take this drug without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Indiquin on the Kidneys?
There may be some adverse effects on kidney after taking Indiquin. If you observe any such side effects, stop taking this drug. Consume this medicine again only if your doctor advises you to do so.
What is the effect of Indiquin on the Liver?
Indiquin can have moderate side effects on the liver. If you notice any harmful effects then stop taking this drug right away. Consult your doctor before using this medicine again.
What is the effect of Indiquin on the Heart?
There may be an adverse effect on the heart after taking Indiquin. If you observe any side effects on your body then stop taking this drug. Restart this medicine only if your doctor advises you to do so.
Indiquin should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Indiquin unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Indiquin habit forming or addictive?
Indiquin does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should do not do anything that requires concentration and attention as the Indiquin can make you feel drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, Indiquin is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Indiquin for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Indiquin
Due to the absence of research, it is difficult to say how Indiquin and food will interact.
Interaction between Alcohol and Indiquin
Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Indiquin.
Yes, Indiquin is helpful in lupus or systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). It is used in the treatment of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) as well as rheumatoid arthritis. Indiquin works in rheumatoid arthritis and systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) by suppressing the immune system which provides relief to the patient from pain and inflammation. However, the exact mechanism how Indiquin works in these autoimmune diseases is still unknown.
Yes Indiquin can be taken with aspirin. Aspirin does not appear to interfere with the efficacy of Indiquin. 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.
Yes, Indiquin causes a headache but it occurs in a few cases only. It is a rare side effect of this drug. If you experience a severe headache after taking this drug, take a mild painkiller, apply balms and take rest. Even after that if the pain does not subside then discuss it with your doctor.
Yes, long-term use of Indiquin may cause weight loss but this occurs rarely. It is a rare side effect of Indiquin. However, if you are experiencing unusual rapid weight loss and you are in doubt that Indiquin is causing weight loss then discuss with your doctor instantly.
Indiquin 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 Indiquin 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. Indiquin is also used off-label for the treatment of porphyria cutanea tarda (PCT) a blood disorder that affects the skin.
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References
KD Tripathi. Package leaflet information for the user; Aralen® Chloroquine phosphate. Eighth Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2019
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