Chloroquine Oral, Intramuscular and Seizures
Result of checking the interaction of drug Chloroquine Oral, Intramuscular and disease Seizures for safety when used together.
When checking interaction based on authoritative sources Drugs.com, Rxlist.com, Webmd.com, Medscape.com there are contraindications or side effects that may cause harm or increase the negative effect from drug use in presence of concomitant diseases.
Consumer:4-aminoquinolines may cause epileptic seizures in susceptible individuals. Patients with epilepsy or an otherwise low seizure threshold may be at greater risk. Therapy with 4-aminoquinolines, particularly chloroquine, should be administered cautiously in patients with epilepsy.
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Generic Name: chloroquine
Brand Name: Aralen Phosphate, Aralen Hydrochloride
Synonyms: Chloroquine