chloroquine-oral (cont.)
PRECAUTIONS: Tell your doctor your medical history, especially of: liver disease, blood disorders, psoriasis, a certain metabolic disease (glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase-G6PD deficiency), hearing problems, seizures. This drug should be used only if clearly needed during pregnancy. Since small amounts of this medication are found in breast milk, consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
DRUG INTERACTIONS: Tell your doctor of any other medication you may take (including nonprescription), especially: ampicillin, antacids, cimetidine, cyclosporine, kaolin, magnesium trisilicate. Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.
OVERDOSE: If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US national poison hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canadian residents should call their local poison control center directly. Symptoms of overdose may include headache, drowsiness, visual disturbances, nausea, vomiting, and seizures.
NOTES: Children are very sensitive to the effects of this medication. It is important to keep this and all medications out of the reach of children.
MISSED DOSE: If you miss a dose, take as soon as remembered; do not take if it is almost time for the next dose, instead, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule. Do not "double-up" the dose to catch up.
STORAGE: Store at room temperature away from sunlight and moisture.
Last Editorial Review: 3/2/2005
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