subject: Aralen (chloroquine) Is An Antimalarial And Amebicidal Agent Prevent And Treat Malaria [print this page] Brand name: Brand name:
Aralen
Generic name:
Chloroquine
Description:
Aralen (Chloroquine) is an antimalarial and amebicidal agent used to prevent and treat malaria. It may also be used to treat other conditions as determined by your doctor.
Treating and suppressing acute attacks of certain strains of malaria and a certain type of parasitic infection (extraintestinal amebiasis). It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.Aralen is an aminoquinoline. It is thought to kill sensitive malaria parasites by stopping normal metabolism inside the parasite.
How to use Aralen:
Use Aralen as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.
* Aralen may be taken with or without food. If stomach upset occurs, take with food to reduce stomach irritation.
* Do not take antacids or products containing kaolin within 4 hours before or after taking Aralen.
* If you miss a dose of Aralen, take it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once.
Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Aralen.
Possible side effects of Aralen:
All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome:
Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur:
* Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); bizarre behavior; change in color or skin or inside of mouth; diarrhea; difficulty seeing and reading (words, letters, or parts of objects missing when reading); fever or sore throat; hair loss; hearing loss; mood changes; ringing in the ears; seizures; sensitivity to sunlight; unusual bleeding or bruising; unusual weakness; vision problems; weight loss.
