Amodiaquine
Description
Amodiaquine is an antimalarial medication used to treat acute malarial attacks characterized by symptoms such as chills, fever, and sweating. This medicine can be used alone or in combination with other antimalarial agents. It is not recommended for use in the prevention of malaria.
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Side effects
Major & minor side effects for Amodiaquine
- Irregular heartbeat
- Blurred vision
- Blindness
- Eye pain
- Nausea and vomiting
- Abdominal pain
- Diarrhea
- Decreased appetite
- Muscle weakness
- Headache
- Dizziness
- Rash
- Drowsiness
Uses of Amodiaquine
What is it prescribed for?
- Malaria
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Concerns
Commonly asked questions
- Onset of actionThe amount of time required for this medicine to show its action is not clinically established.
- Duration of effectThe amount of time for which this medicine remains active in the body is not clinically established.
- Safe with alcohol?Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
- Is it habit forming?No habit-forming tendencies were reported.
- Usage in pregnancy?This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine.
- Usage while breast-feeding?This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine.
Allergy
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with a known allergy to amodiaquine or any other inactive ingredients present along with it.
Malaria prophylaxis
This medicine is not recommended for use in the prevention of malaria.
Severe liver impairment
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with severe liver impairment since it may worsen the patient's condition.
Warnings for special population
Pregnancy
This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine.
Breast-feeding
This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine.
General warnings
Liver impairment
This medicine should be used with caution in patients with liver diseases due to the increased risk of severe adverse effects. It is not recommended for use in patients with severe liver impairment. Close monitoring of liver function tests, appropriate dose adjustments, or replacement with a suitable alternative may be necessary based on the clinical condition.
Kidney impairment
This medicine should be used with caution in patients with renal diseases due to the increased risk of severe adverse effects. Close monitoring of renal function is recommended for such patients. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be necessary based on the clinical condition.
Agranulocytosis
This medicine may cause agranulocytosis (dangerously low white blood cell count) in some patients. Close monitoring of complete blood cell counts is recommended during treatment with this medicine. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be necessary based on the clinical condition.
Driving or Operating machinery
This medicine may rarely cause symptoms such as dizziness or drowsiness. It is advised that you do not perform any activities such as driving a vehicle or operating machinery if you experience any of these symptoms during treatment with this medicine.
Missed Dose
The missed dose should be taken as soon as possible. It is advisable to skip the missed dose if it is already time for your next scheduled dose. Do not use extra medicine to make up for the missed dose.
Overdose
Seek emergency medical treatment or contact the doctor in case of an overdose.
All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.
Interaction with Alcohol
Description
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Instructions
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Interaction with Medicine
Isoniazid
Artemether
Efavirenz
Amlodipine
Chloroquine
Disease interactions
HIV infection
This medicine should be used with extreme caution in patients suffering from an HIV infection due to the increased risk of liver toxicity. Close monitoring of liver function tests, appropriate dose adjustments, or replacement with a suitable alternative may be necessary based on the clinical condition of the patient.
Food interactions
Information not available.
Lab interactions
Information not available.
Take this medicine exactly as prescribed by the doctor. Do not take in larger or smaller amounts than advised/prescribed. Consult the doctor if you experience any undesirable side effects. Ensure that the treatment course is completed. Do not stop the use of this medicine without consulting your doctor.
Miscelleneous
How it works
It works by increasing the concentration of a substance that inhibits the growth of the malarial parasite.
Legal Status
Classification
Category
Antimalarial agents, 4-Aminoquinolines
Schedule
Schedule H
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Information on this page was last updated on 24 Apr 2018
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