Ceequine 250mg Tablet
PCI Pharmaceuticals

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In-stock 10 tablets in 1 strip
4.85

USED FOR:
Malaria

COMPOSITION:
Chloroquine (250mg)

Therapeutic Uses:
ophthal

Related Warnings
Alcohol

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.

WEIGH RISKS VS BENEFITS
Pregnancy
WEIGH RISKS VS BENEFITS

Ceequine 250mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy.Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor.

SAFE
Lactation
SAFE

Ceequine 250mg Tablet is safe to use during lactation. Human studies have shown that either the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in significant amount or is not expected to cause toxicity to the baby.

Driving

Do not drive unless you are feeling well.Sometimes Ceequine 250mg Tablet causes blurred eyesight or makes it difficult to focus your eyes which may affect your ability to drive.

CAUTION
Kidney
CAUTION

Ceequine 250mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Ceequine 250mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

CAUTION
Liver
CAUTION

Ceequine 250mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Ceequine 250mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Regular monitoring of liver function tests may be advised while you are taking this medicine.

Chloroquine   250mg

Uses of Ceequine Tablet
Ceequine 250mg Tablet is used in the treatment of malaria.

How to use Ceequine Tablet
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Ceequine 250mg Tablet is to be taken with food.

How Ceequine Tablet works
Ceequine 250mg Tablet is a weak base that reaches high concentration within the malarial parasite and causes accumulation of toxic heme pigment, which kills it.

Side Effects:

Common Abdominal pain, Mood changes, Vomiting, Dizziness, Muscle weakness, Loss of appetite, Hair loss, Itching, Hearing disorder, Blurred vision, Visual disturbance, Headache, Bloating, Altered heart rate, Photopsia (presence of perceived flashes of light), Eye disorder, Drowsiness, Ringing in ear, Rash.

Expert advice for Ceequine Tablet

Take this medication with meals or milk to decrease the risk of stomach upset.
This medication may cause blurred vision and may impair your thinking or reactions. Be careful while  driving doing  anything that requires you to be alert and able to see clearly.
Do not start or continue the chloroquine tablets, If you are allergic (hypersensitive) to chloroquine or any of the other ingredients of chloroquine tablet.
Do not start or continue the chloroquine tablets, if  you are pregnant or trying to become pregnant.
Check the blood glucose levels during the treatment with chloroquine.
Consult your doctor if you experience rash with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms (DRESS) syndrome after taking chloroquine.
Do not use long-term high dosage therapy unless no other drug is available. 
Eye examination prior to and at 3–6 monthly intervals during use is required if patients are receiving chloroquine at continuous high doses for longer duration.
Full blood counts should be carried out regularly. Caution is required if drugs which induce blood disorders are used concurrently.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Is chloroquine a quinine/antibiotic/ contain sulpha/ is still used?
No, it is 4-aminoquinoline and not a quinine/antibiotic. It does not contain sulfa. It is used for the treatment of malaria (due to P. vivax, P.malariae, P. ovale, and susceptible strains of P. falciparum), prevention and suppression of malaria, amoebic hepatitis and abscess, discoid and systemic lupus erythematosus, rheumatoid arthritis

Q. Is Ceequine available over the counter?
Yes,it is available over the counter

Q. Is Ceequine safe in G6PD deficiency?
No, as there may be a risk of hemolysis in patients with G6PD deficiency. Always consult your doctor regarding its use

Q. Is Ceequine banned in Nigeria?
Yes, it is banned in Nigeria

Q. What is Lariago tablet/Lariago syrup/Lariago-DS/ Resochin used for?
These are the trade names of products containing the drug chloroquine and are used in the treatment of malaria

Q. Does Ceequine affect birth control/ affect the birth control pill/contraceptive pill/ menstrual cycle?
No, it does not affect birth control/ affect birth control pill/contraceptive pill/ menstrual cycle. Patients should follow the advice of the doctor regarding its use

Q. Does Ceequine cause nightmares/insomnia?
Ceequine causing these side effects is rare or uncommon. Always consult your doctor for the change of dose regimen or an alternative drug of choice that may strictly be required.