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Chloroquine and Psoriasis

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

Check result:

Chloroquine <> Psoriasis

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 psoriasis may precipitate a severe attack of psoriasis. Aminoquinolines should not be used in these patients unless the potential benefits are anticipated to outweigh the risks.

References:

Kuflik EG "Effect of antimalarial drugs on psoriasis." Cutis 26 (1980): 53-5
"Product Information. Plaquenil (R). (hydroxychloroquine)." Sanofi Winthrop Pharmaceuticals, New York, NY.
Mallett R "Risks and benefits of prophylactic antimalarial drugs." Br Med J 299 (1989): 1400
Okor RS "Onset of pruritogenicity of chloroquine and the implication for the timing of suppressive therapy." J Clin Pharm Ther 16 (1991): 463-5
Vestey JP, Savin JA "Psoriasis worsened by antimalarial prophylaxis." J Infect 24 (1992): 211-2
"Product Information. Aralen (chloroquine)." Sanofi Winthrop Pharmaceuticals, New York, NY.
Olsen TG "Chloroquine and psoriasis." Ann Intern Med 94 (1981): 546-7

Chloroquine

Generic Name: chloroquine

Brand Name: Aralen Phosphate, Aralen Hydrochloride

Synonyms: n.a.

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