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Chloroquine hydrochloride

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Chloroquine hydrochloride is an anti-malaria agent which is a kind of antibiotic and antimicrobial.

Dr. Geoffrey Rutledge reviewed this

39 year experience in Internal Medicine

Drug Class

Anti malaria drug

Brands

Aralen HCL • Mirquin • Nivaquine • Plasmoquine

Side Effects

Common

Ringing in ears
Diarrhea
Alopecia
Headache
Abdominal pain
Vision loss
Hair loss
Muscle weakness
Vision distortion
Blurred vision
Loss of appetite
Rash
Cloudy or blurred vision
Reduced appetite

Serious

Rash

Treats

Malaria
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