Chloroquine Phosphate

Chloroquine Phosphate is a generic drug used to treat and prevent malaria. The average Chloroquine Phosphate price is about $95 for a supply of 7, 500 mg oral tablets. You can use our OptionRx savings offer to get a Chloroquine Phosphate discount of up to 80% off of the retail price at participating pharmacies near you.

• Aralen Phosphate

• Arakoda
• Aralen
• Artesunate
• Chloroquine Phosphate
• Daraprim
• Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate
• Krintafel
• Mefloquine HCl
• Mepacrine
• Plaquenil
• Primaquine Phosphate
• Pyrimethamine
• Qualaquin
• Quinacrine HCl
• quiNINE Sulfate
• quiNINE Sulfate Dihydrate
• Sovuna

• Tablet

• By mouth

Take your medicine as directed. Your dose may need to be changed several times to find what works best for you. If you take this medicine only once a week, always take it on the same day of each week.

Malaria prevention while traveling: You may need to start using this medicine 2 weeks before you start your trip. You may also need to keep using this medicine for 8 weeks after you get home. Ask your doctor about your schedule.

Take all of the medicine in your prescription to clear up your infection, even if you feel better after the first few doses.

Missed dose: If you take your medicine once every 7 days, take the missed dose as soon as you can, then wait 7 days before taking another dose.If you take your medicine every day, take the missed dose as soon as you can. If it is almost time for your next regular dose, wait until then to take your medicine and skip the missed dose.

Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light.

This medicine is not right for everyone. Do not use it if you had an allergic reaction to chloroquine or similar medicines. This medicine may increase your risk of heart rhythm problems (including QT prolongation, ventricular fibrillation, ventricular tachycardia). Do not take any medicine that contains chloroquine unless prescribed by your doctor.

Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have kidney disease, liver disease, heart disease, blood disorders (including porphyria, G6PD deficiency), psoriasis, hearing problems, or a history of epilepsy or heart rhythm problems. Tell your doctor if you drink alcohol.

Tell your doctor if you have had eye or vision problems caused by chloroquine or similar drugs.

This medicine may cause the following problems:Heart problemsLow blood sugar, which could be life-threateningChanges in heart rhythm, including QT prolongationChanges in vision, eye damageMuscle and nerve problemIncreased risk of seizures

Call your doctor if your symptoms do not improve or if they get worse.

Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments.

Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.

Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.

Some medicines can affect how chloroquine works. Tell your doctor if you are using any of the following:Azithromycin, cimetidine, cyclosporine, mefloquine, praziquantel, tamoxifenInsulin or other diabetes medicineMedicine to treat heart rhythm problems

Tell your doctor if you need a rabies vaccine.

Take antacids or kaolin at least 4 hours before or after taking this medicine.

Take ampicillin at least 2 hours before or after taking this medicine.

Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments. Your may need to have your eyes, ears, and reflexes tested.

Children are very sensitive to this medicine. Accidental overdoses have occurred with small amounts of chloroquine.

Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.

• Changes in vision, trouble seeing, light flashes
• Lightheadedness, dizziness, fainting
• Swelling in your hands, ankles, or feet
• Twitching or muscle movements you cannot control, problems with balance or walking, muscle weakness
• Fast, pounding, or uneven heartbeat
• Increased hunger, headache, confusion, shaking, trembling, sweating
• Unusual bleeding, bruising, or weakness
• Trouble breathing, cold sweat, bluish-colored skin
• Trouble hearing, ringing in the ears
• Seizures
• Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing