Aralen Drug Info
Aralen Drug Uses: Aralen is an antimalarial drug. The exact way that chloroquine works is unknown. Aralen is used to treat and to prevent malaria. Chloroquine is also used to treat infections caused by amoebae.
How to Use 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 chloroquine regularly to get the most benefit.
Aralen Precautions: 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.
Aralen Drug Interactions: Cimetidine (Tagamet, Tagamet HB) may increase the effects of chloroquine, which could lead to toxicity. Do not take cimetidine without first talking to your doctor. Kaolin and magnesium trisilicate may decrease the effects of chloroquine. 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.
Aralen 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 chloroquine 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.
Aralen Overdose: Seek emergency medical attention immediately if an overdose is suspected. Symptoms of Aralen overdose include: headache, drowsiness, nausea, vomiting, visual changes, seizures, difficulty breathing, and unconsciousness.
Aralen Storage: Store Aralen at room temperature away from moisture and sunlight. Avoid excessive heat. Avoid freezing. Keep out of the reach of children. Dispense of this medicine in a tight, light-resistant container. Do not store Aralen in the bathroom.
Aralen Missed Dose: Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and take the medicine at the next regularly scheduled time. Do not take extra medicine to make up the missed dose.
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