Leoquin Drop, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Drops. It is primarily used for the treatment of Malaria.
The correct dosage of Leoquin Drop depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
While these are the most often observed Leoquin Drop side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. These side effects of Leoquin Drop are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Leoquin Drop is Severe for pregnant women and Severe for women who are breastfeeding. Further, the section on Leoquin Drop related warnings talks about Leoquin Drop's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Leoquin Drop is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Porphyria as it can result in adverse effects. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Leoquin Drop contraindications section.
Additionally, Leoquin Drop may also adversely react with other medicines. See below for a complete list.
In addition to the above precautions for Leoquin Drop, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Leoquin Drop 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.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Leoquin Drop is used -
Is the use of Leoquin Drop safe for pregnant women?
Leoquin shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.
Is the use of Leoquin Drop safe during breastfeeding?
Leoquin may cause serious side effects in breastfeeding women, so do not take this drug without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Leoquin Drop on the Kidneys?
Kidney can be affected by Leoquin. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it. You should take it again only after medical advice.
What is the effect of Leoquin Drop on the Liver?
Leoquin 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 Leoquin Drop on the Heart?
You may experience side effects on your heart after taking Leoquin. If this happens, then discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, and do as he/she suggests.
Leoquin Drop 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 Leoquin Drop unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Leoquin Drop habit forming or addictive?
Leoquin Drop is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Leoquin Drop as you may feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Leoquin Drop only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Leoquin Drop cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Leoquin Drop
Information is not available on the interaction of any foods with Leoquin Drop, due to a lack of research on this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Leoquin Drop
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Leoquin Drop and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
Leoquin 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 Leoquin 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. Leoquin is also used off-label for the treatment of porphyria cutanea tarda (PCT) a blood disorder that affects the skin.
Oral tablet and suspension of Leoquin should be taken by mouth 1 - 2 times in a day or as advised by your doctor. Ideally, Leoquin has to be taken with food to avoid stomach upset. Precautions must be taken in patients with heart diseases.
Yes, Leoquin can cause fatigue, this occurs in a few cases only. It is a rare side effect of this drug. However, the exact cause of fatigue is unknown. If you experience tiredness after taking this drug, then try to take some rest even after that if you feel excessive tiredness then do discuss with your doctor.
Yes, Leoquin 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.
Rarely, Leoquin 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.
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