Paraquin Suspension is a prescription medicine that is available as a Suspension. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Malaria.
The right dosage of Paraquin Suspension depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Paraquin Suspension can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Paraquin Suspension go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
In addition, Paraquin Suspension's effect is Severe during pregnancy and Severe for lactating mothers. Further, the section on Paraquin Suspension related warnings talks about Paraquin Suspension's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Paraquin Suspension can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Paraquin Suspension in conditions like Porphyria. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Paraquin Suspension contraindications section.
Drug interactions for Paraquin Suspension have been reported in the medical literature. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Paraquin Suspension is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Paraquin 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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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Paraquin Suspension is used -
Is the use of Paraquin Suspension safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may get severe side effects after taking Paraquin. If you are pregnant, do not take Paraquin without a doctor's advice.
Is the use of Paraquin Suspension safe during breastfeeding?
Women who are breastfeeding, may experience serious side effects after taking Paraquin. So it is adviced to consult the doctor before using it.
What is the effect of Paraquin Suspension on the Kidneys?
There may be some adverse effects on kidney after taking Paraquin. If you observe any such side effects, stop taking this drug. Consume this medicine again only if your doctor advises you to do so.
What is the effect of Paraquin Suspension on the Liver?
There may be an adverse effect on the liver after taking Paraquin. 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 Paraquin Suspension on the Heart?
Paraquin can have moderate side effects on the heart. If you notice any harmful effects then stop taking this drug right away. Consult your doctor before using this medicine again.
Paraquin Suspension 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 Paraquin Suspension unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Paraquin Suspension habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Paraquin Suspension is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Paraquin Suspension as you may feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Paraquin Suspension only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Paraquin Suspension cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Paraquin Suspension
Information is not available on the interaction of any foods with Paraquin Suspension, due to a lack of research on this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Paraquin Suspension
Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Paraquin Suspension with alcohol.
Yes, long-term use of Paraquin may cause weight loss but this occurs rarely. It is a rare side effect of Paraquin. However, if you are experiencing unusual rapid weight loss and you are in doubt that Paraquin is causing weight loss then discuss with your doctor instantly.
Paraquin contains chloroquine. It has antimalarial, amebicidal, and immunosuppressant activity. It is presumed that Paraquin 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. Paraquin 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.
Oral tablet and suspension of Paraquin should be taken by mouth 1 - 2 times in a day or as advised by your doctor. Ideally, Paraquin has to be taken with food to avoid stomach upset. Precautions must be taken in patients with heart diseases.
Yes, Paraquin has been reported to cause tinnitus (ringing in the ears) and also hearing loss which is reversible and goes away after discontinuation of this drug. It is a known side effect of this drug. If you experience ringing in the ears after taking this medicine, then inform your doctor about without any further delay.
Yes, Paraquin may cause anemia as well as thrombocytopenia (low platelet count) but it occurs in a few cases only. It is a rare side effect of this drug. If you are experiencing tiredness or shortness of breath or bleeding then discuss with your doctor without further delay.
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