About Chloroquine Sulfate
Class: | Antimalarial agent; Disease-modifying antirheumatic drug (DMARD)
Use: | Treatment and prevention of malaria; treatment of rheumatoid arthritis and lupus erythematosus
Adult dose: | 500 mg (equivalent to 12.5 mg/kg) once weekly for malaria prophylaxis; for treatment, 1 g initially, followed by 500 mg at 6, 24, and 48 hours
Pediatric dose: | 10 mg/kg (max 600 mg) for the first dose, followed by 5 mg/kg at 6, 24, and 48 hours for malaria treatment
Side effects: | Nausea, vomiting,
Important Warnings
Risk of severe hypoglycemia; potential for retinopathy with long-term use; caution in patients with liver or kidney impairment; monitor for cardiac effects, especially in patients with pre-existing heart conditions
Medical Disclaimer
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