Maloquin (Amodiaquine)
Brand Name: Maloquin
Generic Name: Amodiaquine
Manufacturer/Agent: Essential Pharma
Formulation: tabs
Strength: 200mg
Pack size: 100
Trade Price: KES 165.00
Retail Price: @ KES 2.20
Class: Antimalarials (Anti-infectives)
Mechanism of Action:
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Molecular Formulae: C20H22CLN3O.2HCL.2H2O = 464.8
Precautions: Hypersensitivity. history of agranulocytosis. not recommended for prophylaxis.
Indications/Uses: Acute malaria due to susceptible strains; 600mg od for three days. not recommended for prophylaxis.
Interactions:
Side Effects: Nausea. vomiting. diarrhoea. rarely after long usage; visual disturbances, blood disorders, hepatitis, peripheral neuropathy.