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Medical Conditions - Chloroquine

Chloroquine is an antimalarial drug belonging to the amino quinoline group. Its lysosomotropic character is responsible for its antimalarial activity. Its side effects include appetite loss, muscle problems, blurred vision, abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, facial twitching, metallic taste, and skin rash. It is also employed to treat amoebiasis and rheumatoid arthritis.

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I get shortness of breath and chest tightness after taking Hydroxychloroquine for fever. Why?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Based on your description, you are experiencing shortness of breath and chest tightness without cough or cold.

Can you please assist me urgently with malaria care?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. I understand that you have been testing positive for malaria on multiple occasions.

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What causes vomiting on the first dose of malaria medicine?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. 1. Children vomit after giving malaria medication (Chloroquine). If the child has vomited the medicine immediately after consumption that dose is missed.

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