Chloroquine (Systemic)

Brand Names : Aralen, Aralen HCl

Additional Information

Once a medicine has been approved for marketing for a certain use, experience may show that it is also useful for other medical problems. Although these uses are not included in product labeling, chloroquine is used in certain patients with the following medical conditions:

• Arthritis in children
• High levels of calcium in the blood associated with sarcoidosis
• Rheumatoid arthritis
• Systemic lupus erythematosus (lupus; SLE)
• Various skin disorders

For patients taking chloroquine for arthritis or lupus :

• This medicine must be taken regularly as ordered by your doctor in order for it to help you. It may take up to several weeks before you begin to feel better. It may take up to 6 months before you feel the full benefit of this medicine.
• If your symptoms of arthritis do not improve within a few weeks or months, or if they become worse, check with your doctor.

Other than the above information, there is no additional information relating to proper use, precautions, or side effects for these uses.