Anaquin 250mg Tablet

Explore detailed information about Anaquin 250mg Tablet, a medication containing Chloroquine (250mg) from the trusted Natco Pharma Ltd brand. Discover its primary uses for Treatment of Malaria and delve deeper into its specific details to understand how Anaquin 250mg Tablet can play a role in your health and well-being. Add it to your wishlist or compare it with other products.

MRP: ₹ 5.6
Packing: 10.0 tablets in 1 strip
Salt Combination: Chloroquine (250mg)
Brand: Natco Pharma Ltd
Uses: Treatment of Malaria

Description

Anaquin 250mg Tablet is an antiparasitic medicine, used for the prevention and treatment of malaria
It works by killing the malaria-causing parasite and stops the infection from spreading
Anaquin 250mg Tablet should be used in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor
Take it with food to decrease the risk of stomach upset
Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better
Stopping it early can result in treatment failure and increase the side effects too
Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed dose
Simply take the next dose as planned
Take measures to reduce the chance of being bitten by mosquitoes like using insect repellent creams on parts of your body, not covered by clothing
Spray mosquito repellent to kill any mosquitoes that may have entered rooms in spite of screening
Wear light-colored and covered clothing when you are outside after sunset.
Some people may experience rash, headache, dizziness, and vomiting as side effects of this medicine
It may also cause stomach pain, diarrhea, loss of appetite, and nausea
Please consult your doctor if these side effects persist for a longer duration.
Inform your doctor if you have diabetes as it can lower the sugar levels in the blood
If you are diabetic, you should monitor your blood sugar regularly
It may cause blurring of vision
Therefore, regular eye examinations are recommended while on treatment with this medicine
When used long-term, your doctor may monitor the amounts of the different types of blood cells in your blood regularly
Inform your doctor if you have unexplained bruising or bleeding, sore throat, fever, or a general feeling of tiredness.

Cautions

Liver:	CAUTION: Anaquin 250mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Anaquin 250mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor. Regular monitoring of liver function tests may be advised while you are taking this medicine.
Kidney:	CAUTION: Anaquin 250mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Anaquin 250mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Driving:	UNSAFE: Anaquin 250mg Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.^Sometimes Anaquin 250mg Tablet causes blurred eyesight or makes it difficult to focus your eyes which may affect your ability to drive.
Breast feeding:	SAFE IF PRESCRIBED: Anaquin 250mg Tablet is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.
Pregnency:	CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR: Anaquin 250mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Alcohol:	CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR: It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Anaquin 250mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Drug Action:	Antimalarial- Aminoquinolines
Therapeutic class:	OPHTHAL
Habit Forming:	No
Chemical Class:	4-Aminoquinoline derivative

Uses of Anaquin 250mg Tablet

In Treatment of Malaria Anaquin 250mg Tablet is used to treat malaria, a serious or life-threatening illness that is spread by a parasite that enters the human body by the bite of infected mosquitoes
It kills the infection causing parasite and stops further spread of the infection
Take it only as prescribed and refrain from taking any other medicines along with this medicine (unless advised by the doctor) as they may affect the absorption of this medicine
Do not Use this Anaquin 250mg Tablet for treating any other condition without consulting your doctor.

Missed Doses

If you miss a dose of Anaquin 250mg Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

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