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Troyquin is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet. It is typically used for the treatment of Malaria.
The correct dosage of Troyquin depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Troyquin can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Troyquin go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
Troyquin's effect during pregnancy is Severe and Severe while nursing. Further, the section on Troyquin related warnings talks about Troyquin's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Troyquin is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Porphyria are examples of such conditions. Other contraindications of Troyquin have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Besides this, Troyquin may also have severe interaction with some medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Troyquin is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Troyquin 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 Troyquin is used -
Is the use of Troyquin safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may get severe side effects after taking Troyquin. If you are pregnant, do not take Troyquin without a doctor's advice.
Is the use of Troyquin safe during breastfeeding?
Troyquin may cause serious side effects in breastfeeding women, so do not take this drug without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Troyquin on the Kidneys?
Troyquin 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 Troyquin on the Liver?
You may experience side effects on your liver after taking Troyquin. If this happens, then discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, do as he/she suggests.
What is the effect of Troyquin on the Heart?
Troyquin 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.
Troyquin 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 Troyquin unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Troyquin habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Troyquin is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Troyquin, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Troyquin can make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, Troyquin is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Troyquin for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Troyquin
Information is not available on the interaction of any foods with Troyquin, due to a lack of research on this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Troyquin
Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Troyquin with alcohol.
Yes, Troyquin may cause anemia as well as thrombocytopenia (low platelet count) but it occurs in a few cases only. It is a rare side effect of this drug. If you are experiencing tiredness or shortness of breath or bleeding then discuss with your doctor without further delay.
Rarely, Troyquin causes hair loss (alopecia). This problem goes away after discontinuation of this drug. For partial hair loss, you are advised to use hair tonic and discuss with the doctor for best possible treatment to hair loss.
No, Troyquin is a prescription drug so do not take it without consulting a doctor. It can cause unpleasant side effects if taken without a doctor's recommendation. Hence, the patient should seek doctors advice before taking this medication by himself or herself.
No, Troyquin 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.
Yes, Troyquin 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. Troyquin 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 Troyquin works in these autoimmune diseases is still unknown.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
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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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