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| Typical Brand Names: Aralen |
| Generic Names: Chloroquine |
| Classification: Anti Infectives, Anti Parazitic | |
(These are common indications for Aralen. There may be additional conditions not listed here. Check with your doctor if you have questions about your specific condition).
| Generic Name | Brand Name | Qty | Price | |
| Chloroquine 250mg | Aralen 250mg | 30 | $27.60 |  |
| Chloroquine 500mg | Aralen 500mg | 30 | $31.80 | |
| Chloroquine 250mg | Aralen 250mg | 60 | $33.20 | |
| Chloroquine 500mg | Aralen 500mg | 60 | $41.60 | |
| Chloroquine 250mg | Aralen 250mg | 90 | $38.80 | |
| Chloroquine 500mg | Aralen 500mg | 90 | $51.40 | |
What is the most important information I should know about Aralen:
Use caution when driving or performing other hazardous activities until you know how this medication affects you. Aralen may cause visual disturbances such as blurred vision, misty vision, and difficulty focusing. Report any vision or hearing changes to your doctor.
What is Aralen:
Aralen is an antimalarial drug. The exact way that Aralen works is unknown.
Aralen is used to treat and to prevent malaria. Aralen is also used to treat infections caused by amoebae.
Aralen may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide.
How Take Aralen:
Take Aralen exactly as directed by your doctor. If you do not understand these directions, ask your pharmacist, nurse, or doctor to explain them to you.
Take each dose with a full glass of water.
Take Aralen with food to lessen stomach upset.
It is important to take Aralen regularly to get the most benefit.
Missed Dose:
Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and only take the next regularly scheduled dose. Do not take a double dose of this medication.
Overdose:
Seek emergency medical attention if an overdose is suspected.
Symptoms of a Aralen overdose include headache, drowsiness, nausea, vomiting, visual changes, seizures, difficulty breathing, and unconsciousness.
What should I avoid while taking Aralen:
Use caution when driving or performing other hazardous activities until you know how this medication affects you. Aralen may cause visual disturbances such as blurred vision, misty vision, and difficulty focusing. Report any vision or hearing changes to your doctor.
Possible Side Effects:
Stop taking Aralen and seek emergency medical attention if you experience an allergic reaction (flushing; swelling of the lips, tongue, or face; difficulty breathing; closing of the throat; vision problems; rash; itching; or fever).
Other, less serious side effects may be more likely to occur. Continue to take Aralen and talk to your doctor if you experience
- visual disturbances such as blurred vision, misty vision, and difficulty focusing;
- hearing loss or ringing in the ears;
- diarrhea, nausea, stomach pain or upset, vomiting, or loss of appetite;
- muscle weakness;
- or a rash.
Side effects other than those listed here may also occur. Talk to your doctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome.
Storage:
Store Aralen at room temperature away from moisture and heat.
What other drugs will affect Aralen:
Cimetidine (Tagamet, Tagamet HB) may increase the effects of Aralen, which could lead to toxicity. Do not take cimetidine without first talking to your doctor.
Kaolin and magnesium trisilicate may decrease the effects of Aralen. These ingredients can be found in products such as Kaopectate Advanced Formula, Parepectolin, K-Pek, K-C, Kaodene Non-Narcotic, Kao-Spen, Gaviscon, and others.
Drugs other than those listed here may also interact with Aralen. Do not take any other prescription or over-the-counter medicines, including vitamins, minerals, and herbal products, without frist talking to your doctor.
What does my medication look like:
Aralen is available with a prescription generically and under the generic name Chloroquine in 250 mg and 500 mg tablets. Aralen is also available as an injection. Other brand or generic formulations may also be available. Ask your pharmacist any questions you have about this medication, especially if it is new to you.
Note:
Remember, keep this and all other medicines out of the reach of children, never share your medicines with others, and use this medication only for the indication prescribed
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