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Malacure Q Suspension is an allopathic medicine Secondary and off-label uses of Malacure Q Suspension have also been mentioned below. The correct dosage of Malacure Q Suspension depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Malacure Q Suspension is used to treat the following -
Other 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.
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Malacure Q Suspension is used -
Is the use of Malacure Q Suspension safe for pregnant women?
Malacure Q Suspension 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 Malacure Q Suspension safe during breastfeeding?
Taking Malacure Q Suspension may lead to serious side effects if you are breastfeeding. Malacure Q Suspension should not be taken by breastfeeding women unless prescribed by the doctor.
What is the effect of Malacure Q Suspension on the Kidneys?
Malacure Q Suspension may cause harmful effects on kidney. if you feel its having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Malacure Q Suspension on the Liver?
You may experience side effects on your liver after taking Malacure Q Suspension. If this happens, then discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, do as he/she suggests.
What is the effect of Malacure Q Suspension on the Heart?
Malacure Q Suspension may cause harmful effects on the heart. if you feel it's having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.
Malacure Q Suspension 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 Malacure Q Suspension unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Malacure Q Suspension habit forming or addictive?
Malacure Q Suspension is not addictive in nature.
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 Malacure Q Suspension can make you feel drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, Malacure Q Suspension is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Malacure Q Suspension in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Malacure Q Suspension
Due to the absence of research, it is difficult to say how Malacure Q Suspension and food will interact.
Interaction between Alcohol and Malacure Q Suspension
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Malacure Q Suspension with alcohol will be.
Malacure Q Suspension 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 Malacure Q Suspension 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. Malacure Q Suspension is also used off-label for the treatment of porphyria cutanea tarda (PCT) a blood disorder that affects the skin.
Oral tablet and suspension of Malacure Q Suspension should be taken by mouth 1 - 2 times in a day or as advised by your doctor. Ideally, Malacure Q Suspension has to be taken with food to avoid stomach upset. Precautions must be taken in patients with heart diseases.
Take Malacure Q Suspension as directed by your doctor. Do not take this medicine longer than prescribed to avoid unpleasant side effects.
Malacure Q Suspension contains chloroquine. It has antimalarial, amebicidal, and immunosuppressant activity. It is presumed that Malacure Q Suspension works by increasing pH in the acid vesicles of parasite which interferes in the parasite's ability to break down and digest hemoglobin. Malarial parasites need hemoglobin for growth and survival. This results in starvation and death of parasites. Malacure Q Suspension 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 it works in these autoimmune diseases is still unknown.
Yes, Malacure Q Suspension can affect blood sugar levels. It has been reported to lower the blood sugar levels (hypoglycemia). So, if you have diabetes keep a check on your blood sugar levels and in case if you feel lightheadedness, shaking or increased heartbeat after taking this drug then drink a glass of fruit juice, eat candies to restore your blood sugar levels and report to your doctor.
This medicine data has been created by -
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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
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 211
