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Sequin Suspension is a prescription drug, available for use as Suspension. It is primarily used for the treatment of Malaria.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Sequin Suspension. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Some other side effects of Sequin Suspension have been listed ahead. Normally, these side effects of Sequin Suspension are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
It is also important to note that Sequin Suspension has a Severe effect for pregnant women and Severe effect on lactating mothers. Warnings related to Sequin Suspension's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Porphyria must refrain from the use of Sequin Suspension since this can cause severe adverse effects. Some other conditions that can be affected by Sequin Suspension are listed in the contraindications section below.
Additionally, Sequin Suspension may also adversely react with other medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.
In addition to the above precautions for Sequin Suspension, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Sequin Suspension 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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Is the use of Sequin Suspension safe for pregnant women?
Sequin shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.
Is the use of Sequin Suspension safe during breastfeeding?
Sequin 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 Sequin Suspension on the Kidneys?
Sequin can have moderate side effects on the kidney. If you notice any harmful effects, stop taking this drug right away. Consult your doctor before using this medicine again.
What is the effect of Sequin Suspension on the Liver?
There may be an adverse effect on the liver after taking Sequin. 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 Sequin Suspension on the Heart?
The heart can be affected by Sequin. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it and consult your doctor. You should restart the medicine only after medical advice.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Sequin Suspension unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Sequin Suspension habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Sequin Suspension.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Sequin Suspension you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Yes, Sequin Suspension is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Sequin Suspension is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Sequin Suspension
There is no information on the effects of taking Sequin Suspension with food, because this topic has not been scientifically researched yet.
Interaction between Alcohol and Sequin Suspension
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Sequin Suspension with alcohol will be.
Yes, Sequin has been reported to cause diarrhoea and it is a common side effect of this medicine. Drink plenty of fluids while you are taking this medicine. If you are experiencing severe diarrhoea after taking this drug, consult your doctor immediately without any further delay.
Yes, long-term use of Sequin may cause weight loss but this occurs rarely. It is a rare side effect of Sequin. However, if you are experiencing unusual rapid weight loss and you are in doubt that Sequin is causing weight loss then discuss with your doctor instantly.
Rarely, Sequin 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.
Yes Sequin can be taken with paracetamol. Paracetamol does not appear to interfere with the efficacy of Sequin. Hence, it is alright to take them together. However, if you feel any discomfort after taking this drug do not hesitate to inform your doctor.
Sequin contains chloroquine. It has antimalarial, amebicidal, and immunosuppressant activity. It is presumed that Sequin 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. Sequin works in rheumatoid arthritis and systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) by suppressing the immune system which provides relief to the patient from pain and inflammation. However, the exact mechanism how it works in these autoimmune diseases is still unknown.
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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