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Resochin 40 Mg Injection, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Injection. Malaria are some of its major therapeutic uses.
The correct dosage of Resochin 40 Mg Injection depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Resochin 40 Mg Injection as well, which are listed below. Usually, these side effects of Resochin 40 Mg Injection go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Resochin 40 Mg Injection is Severe for pregnant women and Severe for women who are breastfeeding. Further, the section on Resochin 40 Mg Injection related warnings talks about Resochin 40 Mg Injection's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Porphyria must refrain from the use of Resochin 40 Mg Injection since this can cause severe adverse effects. Other contraindications of Resochin 40 Mg Injection have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Besides this, Resochin 40 Mg Injection may also have severe interaction with some medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Resochin 40 Mg Injection is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Resochin 40 Mg Injection 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 Resochin 40 Mg Injection is used -
Is the use of Resochin 40 Mg Injection safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may get severe side effects after taking Resochin. If you are pregnant, do not take Resochin without a doctor's advice.
Is the use of Resochin 40 Mg Injection safe during breastfeeding?
Taking Resochin may lead to serious side effects if you are breastfeeding. Resochin should not be taken by breastfeeding women unless prescribed by the doctor.
What is the effect of Resochin 40 Mg Injection on the Kidneys?
There can be some harmful effects on your kidneys after taking Resochin. If you witness any side effects, discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, do as he/she suggests.
What is the effect of Resochin 40 Mg Injection on the Liver?
Resochin 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 Resochin 40 Mg Injection on the Heart?
You may experience side effects on your heart after taking Resochin. If this happens, then discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, and do as he/she suggests.
Resochin 40 Mg Injection should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Resochin 40 Mg Injection unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Resochin 40 Mg Injection habit forming or addictive?
Resochin 40 Mg Injection does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Resochin 40 Mg Injection you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Resochin 40 Mg Injection only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Resochin 40 Mg Injection cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Resochin 40 Mg Injection
Due to a lack of research, nothing can be said about the consequences of taking Resochin 40 Mg Injection together with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Resochin 40 Mg Injection
Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Resochin 40 Mg Injection with alcohol.
No, Resochin should not be discontinued without doctors advice. You are recommended to always consult a doctor before discontinuing this medicine.
Yes, Resochin 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.
Resochin 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 Resochin 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. Resochin is also used off-label for the treatment of porphyria cutanea tarda (PCT) a blood disorder that affects the skin.
No, Resochin is not an antibiotic. It belongs to the class of drugs known as antimalarials and disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDs). It is effective against parasites such as Plasmodium falciparum, Plasmodium malariae, Plasmodium ovale, and Plasmodium vivax.
Yes, Resochin can be taken with diclofenac. No harmful drug interaction has been reported between them. However, if you feel any discomfort after taking this drug do not hesitate to inform your doctor.
This medicine data has been created by -
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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