CHLOROQUINE PHOSPHATE INJECTION, BP
Contains:Chloroquine phosphate equivalent to chloroquine base 40mg/mL
Class
Anti-malarial
Description
Chloroquine injection is a clear solution packed in either 5ml ampoule or 30mL multi-dose vial
Indications
Chloroquine injection is used in acute attacks of malaria when the patient is unable to swallow in either tablets or syrup forms.
Side Effects
Administration must be monitored as cardiovascular collapse with or without cardiac arrhythmia may occur especially after intravenous administration and even after the conventional mode of administration. Pruritus is a common side-effect; headache and visual and gastrointestinal disturbances occasionally arise, but disappear on discontinuation of treatment. Blood dyscrasias have occasionally been reported.
SUPPLY SPECIFICAITONS
Product No
Description
Strength
Size
Unit of Sale
416-20
Multi-Dose Vial
20ml
10ml
100
416-05
Single Dose
Ampoule
40mg/mL
5ml
100
COMPOSITION
Chloroquine Phosphate
40mg base/ml
Methyl Paraben, Propyl Paraben
In Water for injection
5ml or 30ml
Information provided for marketing purpose only.
Consult physician for proper administration.