Lavclor

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Lavclor Information

Lavclor is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet. Secondary and off-label uses of Lavclor have also been mentioned below.

The right dosage of Lavclor depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.

Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Lavclor can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Lavclor are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.

Furthermore, you should know that effect of Lavclor is Moderate for pregnant women and Moderate for women who are breastfeeding. In addition, Lavclor's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Lavclor related warnings section.

Lavclor can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Lavclor in conditions like Porphyria. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Lavclor contraindications section.

Additionally, Lavclor may also adversely react with other medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.

You should also be aware that Lavclor is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.



Lavclor Benefits & Uses

Lavclor is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Lavclor 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
Adult
  • Disease: Malaria
  • Before or After Meal: Either
  • Single Maximum Dose: 25 mg/kg
  • Dosage Form: Tablet
  • Dosage Route: Oral
  • Frequency: 1 daily
  • Course Duration: 2 weeks
  • Special Instructions: strength 15 mg primaquine for 2 weeks and chloroquine 600 mg (10 mg/kg) followed by 300 mg (5 mg/kg) after 8 hours for 3 days
Geriatric
  • Disease: Malaria
  • Before or After Meal: Either
  • Single Maximum Dose: 25 mg/kg
  • Dosage Form: Tablet
  • Dosage Route: Oral
  • Frequency: 1 daily
  • Course Duration: 2 weeks
  • Special Instructions: strength 15 mg primaquine for 2 weeks and chloroquine 600 mg (10 mg/kg) followed by 300 mg (5 mg/kg) after 8 hours for 3 days


Lavclor Side Effects

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

Unknown

Lavclor Related Warnings

  • Is the use of Lavclor safe for pregnant women?


    Lavclor can have harmful effects in pregnant women. If you experience any discomfort after using Lavclor, then discontinue the use and take your doctor's advice.

  • Is the use of Lavclor safe during breastfeeding?


    Breastfeeding women may feel side effects of Lavclor. If you see any side effects, stop taking Lavclor immediately and talk to your doctor. Take Lavclor again, only after your doctor's advice.

  • What is the effect of Lavclor on the Kidneys?


    Lavclor is completely safe for kidneys.

  • What is the effect of Lavclor on the Liver?


    Lavclor is rarely harmful for the liver.

  • What is the effect of Lavclor on the Heart?


    Side effects of Lavclor rarely affect the heart.



Severe Interaction of Lavclor with Other Drugs

Lavclor should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Moderate



Lavclor Contraindications

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



Frequently asked Questions about Lavclor

  • Is this Lavclor habit forming or addictive?


    Forming a habit of Lavclor has not been reported.

Lavclor Interactions with Food and Alcohol

  • Interaction between Food and Lavclor


    Taking Lavclor with food does not cause any problems.

  • Interaction between Alcohol and Lavclor


    Consuming Lavclor with alcohol can have many serious effects on your body.



Frequently asked Questions about Lavclor

Question over 4 years ago

Is Lavclor an antibiotic?

Dr. Vipin Khadse MBBS , General Physician

No, Lavclor 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 5 years ago

Can Lavclor cause headache?

Dr. Braj Bhushan Ojha BAMS , Gastroenterology, Dermatology, Psychiatry, Ayurveda, Sexology, Diabetology

Yes, Lavclor 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.

Question over 4 years ago

Can Lavclor cause anemia?

Dr. K. M. Bhatt MBBS, PG Dip , Cardiology, Pediatrics, General Surgery, General Physician, Emergency Medicine, Physical Medicine

Yes, Lavclor 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.

Question about 5 years ago

Can I take Lavclor without consulting a doctor?

Dr. Gaurav MBBS , General Physician

No, Lavclor 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.

Question almost 5 years ago

What is Lavclor?

Dr. Chinmaya Bal MBBS , General Physician

Lavclor 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 Lavclor 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. Lavclor is also used off-label for the treatment of porphyria cutanea tarda (PCT) a blood disorder that affects the skin.



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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience


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

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Primaquine phosphate

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 828



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