Amlodiaquine

Indication : Why is this medication prescribed?

Antimalarial and anti-inflammatory agent. Effective in the treatment of chloroquine- resistant Falciparum malaria infection. Equally effective as weekly prophylaxis.

Contraindication: What are the special precautions to be followed?

Under following conditions, use of this medication is inadvisable. Its use should be withhold as it would cause harm to the patient
Liver damage, severe GI and haematological diseases, eye impairment.Pregnancy.

Other Precaution to be observed while taking this medication

Injectable form not be used in children below five years. G-6PD deficiency. Peripheral neuropathy, ophthalmic examination required during prolonged therapy.

What are possible side effects of this medication ?

Nausea, vomiting, itching, headache, loss of vision due to retinal damage and corneal deposits. Loss of hearing, rashes, photo-allergy, mental disturbances, myopathy and greying of hair.

Drug Category/Class

Amlodiaquine has 2 Brands listed


Amodiaquine (200 mg)Eriquin (200 mg)

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