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Chloroquine and Porphyria

Result of checking the interaction of drug Chloroquine and disease Porphyria for safety when used together.

Check result:

Chloroquine <> Porphyria

Relevance: 23.07.2019 Reviewer: Shkutko P.M., M.D., in

When checking interaction based on authoritative sources Drugs.com, Rxlist.com, Webmd.com, Medscape.com there are contraindications or side effects that may cause harm or increase the negative effect from drug use in presence of concomitant diseases.

Consumer:

The use of aminoquinolines in patients with porphyria may exacerbate the condition. Aminoquinolines should not be used in these patients unless the potential benefits are anticipated to outweigh the risks.

References:

"Product Information. Aralen (chloroquine)." Sanofi Winthrop Pharmaceuticals, New York, NY.
Liu AC "Hepatotoxic reaction to chloroquine phosphate in a patient with previously unrecognized porphyria cutanea tarda." West J Med 162 (1995): 548-51
"Product Information. Plaquenil (R). (hydroxychloroquine)." Sanofi Winthrop Pharmaceuticals, New York, NY.

Chloroquine

Generic Name: chloroquine

Brand Name: Aralen Phosphate, Aralen Hydrochloride

Synonyms: n.a.

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