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Leoquin Syrup is a prescription drug, available for use as Syrup. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Malaria.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Leoquin Syrup. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Leoquin Syrup can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Leoquin Syrup go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
Leoquin Syrup's effect during pregnancy is Severe and Severe while nursing. In addition, Leoquin Syrup's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Leoquin Syrup related warnings section.
Leoquin Syrup is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Porphyria are examples of such conditions. Some other conditions that can be affected by Leoquin Syrup are listed in the contraindications section below.
Drug reaction of Leoquin Syrup with other medicines has been reported. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
You should also be aware that Leoquin Syrup is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.
Leoquin Syrup is used to treat the following -
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Leoquin Syrup is used -
Is the use of Leoquin Syrup safe for pregnant women?
Leoquin shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.
Is the use of Leoquin Syrup safe during breastfeeding?
Leoquin may cause serious side effects in breastfeeding women, so do not take this drug without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Leoquin Syrup on the Kidneys?
Kidney can be affected by Leoquin. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it. You should take it again only after medical advice.
What is the effect of Leoquin Syrup on the Liver?
Leoquin may cause harmful effects on liver. if you feel it's having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Leoquin Syrup on the Heart?
You may experience side effects on your heart after taking Leoquin. If this happens, then discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, and do as he/she suggests.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Leoquin Syrup unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Leoquin Syrup habit forming or addictive?
Leoquin Syrup is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Leoquin Syrup as you may feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Leoquin Syrup only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Leoquin Syrup cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Leoquin Syrup
Information is not available on the interaction of any foods with Leoquin Syrup, due to a lack of research on this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Leoquin Syrup
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Leoquin Syrup and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
Leoquin is a brand name of chloroquine and it comes in the form of a tablet, capsule, injection, and oral suspension. It belongs to the class of drugs known as antimalarials which have amebicidal activity. It is a prescription drug that is used in the treatment of malaria which is a vector-borne infectious disease caused by parasites Plasmodium species. These are Plasmodium falciparum, Plasmodium malariae, Plasmodium ovale, and Plasmodium vivax. Apart from this Leoquin is also used in the treatment of extraintestinal amebiasis which is the protozoal infection caused by parasite Entamoeba histolytica. It is also used in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis and systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) both are autoimmune diseases which causes inflammation and pain. Leoquin is also used off-label for the treatment of porphyria cutanea tarda (PCT) a blood disorder that affects the skin.
Oral tablet and suspension of Leoquin should be taken by mouth 1 - 2 times in a day or as advised by your doctor. Ideally, Leoquin has to be taken with food to avoid stomach upset. Precautions must be taken in patients with heart diseases.
Yes, Leoquin can cause fatigue, this occurs in a few cases only. It is a rare side effect of this drug. However, the exact cause of fatigue is unknown. If you experience tiredness after taking this drug, then try to take some rest even after that if you feel excessive tiredness then do discuss with your doctor.
Yes, Leoquin causes a headache but it occurs in a few cases only. It is a rare side effect of this drug. If you experience a severe headache after taking this drug, take a mild painkiller, apply balms and take rest. Even after that if the pain does not subside then discuss it with your doctor.
Rarely, Leoquin causes hair loss (alopecia). This problem goes away after discontinuation of this drug. For partial hair loss, you are advised to use hair tonic and discuss with the doctor for best possible treatment to hair loss.
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