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Mahaquin 500 Mg Tablet is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet. Malaria are some of its major therapeutic uses.
The correct dosage of Mahaquin 500 Mg Tablet depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
While these are the most often observed Mahaquin 500 Mg Tablet side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Mahaquin 500 Mg Tablet are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Mahaquin 500 Mg Tablet is Severe for pregnant women and Severe for women who are breastfeeding. Further, the section on Mahaquin 500 Mg Tablet related warnings talks about Mahaquin 500 Mg Tablet's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Mahaquin 500 Mg Tablet 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 Mahaquin 500 Mg Tablet are listed in the contraindications section below.
Besides this, Mahaquin 500 Mg Tablet may also have severe interaction with some medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Mahaquin 500 Mg Tablet is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Mahaquin 500 Mg Tablet 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.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
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| Geriatric |
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| 13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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| 2 - 12 years (Child) |
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| Infant (1 month to 2 years) |
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Is the use of Mahaquin 500 Mg Tablet safe for pregnant women?
Mahaquin (Mankind) has many dangerous side effects in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, do not consume Mahaquin (Mankind) without medical advice.
Is the use of Mahaquin 500 Mg Tablet safe during breastfeeding?
Mahaquin (Mankind) should not be taken without taking your doctor's advice, as it may have severe side effects on breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Mahaquin 500 Mg Tablet on the Kidneys?
There may be some adverse effects on kidney after taking Mahaquin (Mankind). If you observe any such side effects, stop taking this drug. Consume this medicine again only if your doctor advises you to do so.
What is the effect of Mahaquin 500 Mg Tablet on the Liver?
There may be an adverse effect on the liver after taking Mahaquin (Mankind). If you observe any side effects on your body then stop taking this drug. Take this medicine again only if your doctor advises you to do so.
What is the effect of Mahaquin 500 Mg Tablet on the Heart?
You may experience side effects on your heart after taking Mahaquin (Mankind). 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 Mahaquin 500 Mg Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Mahaquin 500 Mg Tablet habit forming or addictive?
Mahaquin 500 Mg Tablet is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Mahaquin 500 Mg Tablet you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Mahaquin 500 Mg Tablet only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Mahaquin 500 Mg Tablet is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Mahaquin 500 Mg Tablet
Due to the absence of research, it is difficult to say how Mahaquin 500 Mg Tablet and food will interact.
Interaction between Alcohol and Mahaquin 500 Mg Tablet
Information about the interaction of Mahaquin 500 Mg Tablet and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.
No, Mahaquin (Mankind) is a prescription drug so do not take it without consulting a doctor. It can cause unpleasant side effects if taken without a doctor's recommendation. Hence, the patient should seek doctors advice before taking this medication by himself or herself.
Take Mahaquin (Mankind) as directed by your doctor. Do not take this medicine longer than prescribed to avoid unpleasant side effects.
Yes, Mahaquin (Mankind) has been reported to cause tinnitus (ringing in the ears) and also hearing loss which is reversible and goes away after discontinuation of this drug. It is a known side effect of this drug. If you experience ringing in the ears after taking this medicine, then inform your doctor about without any further delay.
Yes, Mahaquin (Mankind) is used to prevent and treat malaria caused by parasites (Plasmodium species). Mahaquin (Mankind) works by increasing pH in the acid vesicles of parasite which interferes in the parasite's ability to break down and digest hemoglobin. Malarial parasites need hemoglobin for growth and survival, this results in starvation and death of parasites. Hence in this way, it prevents us from malaria.
Yes, long-term use of Mahaquin (Mankind) may cause weight loss but this occurs rarely. It is a rare side effect of Mahaquin (Mankind). However, if you are experiencing unusual rapid weight loss and you are in doubt that Mahaquin (Mankind) is causing weight loss then discuss with your doctor instantly.
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References
KD Tripathi. Package leaflet information for the user; Aralen® Chloroquine phosphate. Eighth Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2019
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 211