Amodiaquine

Latest prescription information about Amodiaquine. Learn how to pronounce the drug’s name, its indications, dosage, how to take, when to take, when not to take, side effects, special precautions, its storage instructions and warnings if any when taken during pregnancy. Also listed are the International and Indian trade name(s) of the drug and its price list.

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Generic Name : Amodiaquine

Pronunciation : am-o-di-a-quine

Trade Name(s):
India- Camoquin, Basoquin.
International- Camoquin, Flavoquine.

Why it is prescribed (Indications) :
This medication is an antimalarial agent, prescribed for malaria either alone or with other medications.

When it is not to be taken (Contraindications):

Contraindicated in patients with severe liver impairment and hypersensitivity.

When it is to be taken :
PO- The recommended dose is 25 – 35mg/kg over 3 days.

How it should be taken :
It comes as a tablet to take by mouth, with or without food.

Special Instruction :
* Caution should be exercised in patients with G6pD deficiency, nerve disease, any allergy, kidney or liver impairment, during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
* Avoid long-term use of this medication; otherwise vision loss may occur.

Side Effects :
Most Common - Nausea, vomiting, itching, stomach upset and headache.
Miscellaneous - Loss of vision, skin rash, muscle pain, loss hearing and graying of hair.

Other Precautions :
* Avoid excess dosage.

Storage Conditions :
Store it at room temperature (25-30°C).

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