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Chloroquine hydrochloride

Chloroquine hydrochloride

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Chloroquine hydrochloride is an anti-malaria agent which is a kind of antibiotic and antimicrobial.

Dr. Geoffreysss Rutledgeee reviewed this

41 years experience

Drug Class

Anti malaria drug

Brands

Aralen HCL

Side Effects

Common

Ringing in ears
Headache
Abdominal pain
Diarrhea
Alopecia
Vision loss
Hair loss
Loss of appetite
Blurred vision
Muscle weakness
Vision distortion
Rash
Reduced appetite
Cloudy or blurred vision

Serious

Rash

Treats

Malaria
Condition

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