RESOCHIN 155 mg FILM-COATED TABLETS

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Jorge Correa Bellido

General medicine 7 years exp.

Dr. Jorge Correa Bellido is a Spanish physician who offers online consultations in Spanish and English. He graduated from the University of La Laguna and has a solid background in clinical practice and international research.

Throughout his career, he has participated in various medical and academic projects, including a research fellowship in Spain, where he contributed to evidence-based studies in the field of family medicine. This experience allowed him to broaden his global perspective on healthcare and comprehensive patient care.

Dr. Correa Bellido has worked with several healthcare providers in Spain, focusing particularly on patient-centered care and public health initiatives aimed at communities with limited access to healthcare services.

In addition, he actively participates in international medical conferences and workshops, which allows him to stay up to date with the latest medical advances and collaborate with healthcare professionals from different countries.

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as well as mental health conditions such as anxiety and depression.

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With a patient-centered approach and a strong commitment to continuous learning, Dr. Correa Bellido provides accessible and high-quality healthcare to patients both in Spain and around the world.

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Contents of the leaflet

Introduction
What is Resochin and what is it used for
What you need to know before you take Resochin
How to take Resochin
Possible side effects
Storage of Resochin
Further information

Introduction

Package Leaflet: Information for the User

Resochin®155 mg film-coated tablets

Chloroquine

Read all of this leaflet carefully before you start taking this medicine because it contains important information for you.

Keep this leaflet, you may need to read it again.
If you have any further questions, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
This medicine has been prescribed for you only. Do not pass it on to others. It may harm them, even if their signs of illness are the same as yours.
If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. This includes any possible side effects not listed in this leaflet. See section 4.

Contents of the pack:

What is Resochin and what is it used for
What you need to know before you take Resochin
How to take Resochin
Possible side effects
Storage of Resochin
Contents of the pack and other information

1. What is Resochin and what is it used for

Resochin belongs to the group of antiparasitic drugs used as antimalarials.

It is indicated in:

prevention and treatment of malaria
rheumatoid arthritis, spondyloarthritis (inflammatory disease of the spine)
connective tissue diseases (systemic autoimmune diseases) and collagen diseases, such as systemic lupus erythematosus (chronic autoimmune disease), scleroderma (connective tissue disease), sarcoidosis (multisystem inflammatory disease), actinodermatitis (skin disease), rosacea (skin condition that causes chronic redness) and malignant dermatitis herpetiformis (skin disease that causes itching and rashes).
other protozoal or helminthic infections: lambliasis (intestinal disease caused by the protozoan G. Lamblia), extraintestinal amebiasis (disease caused by the parasite Entamoeba histolytica), liver distoma (liver disease caused by parasites), paragonimiasis (disease caused by helminths) and American mucosal leishmaniasis (disease caused by the protozoan Leishmania).

Not sure if this medicine is right for you?

Discuss your symptoms and treatment with a doctor online.

2. What you need to know before you take Resochin

Do not take Resochin

if you are allergic to chloroquine or to any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6)
if you have any retinal disease
if you have any blood disease
if you have hemolytic anemia (glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency)
if you have myasthenia gravis (autoimmune disease that causes muscle weakness and fatigue)
if you have skin disorders, such as psoriasis
if you have porphyria (hereditary metabolic disorder)
if you have epilepsy
if you have severe liver or kidney disease
if you are pregnant or breastfeeding (see section "Pregnancy and breastfeeding")

Do not take Resochin with the medicines described in the section "Other medicines and Resochin".

Warnings and precautions

Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before you start taking Resochin.

Some people treated with Resochin may experience mental health problems such as irrational thoughts, hallucinations, confusion, aggression, paranoia, depression, or thoughts of self-harm or suicide, even if they have never had similar problems before. If you or others around you notice any of these side effects (see section 4), consult a doctor immediately.

Before starting long-term treatment, your doctor will perform an eye examination and then perform periodic examinations every three months. Talk to your doctor as soon as you notice any visual disturbances.

Your doctor will tell you when to have periodic blood tests to monitor your blood cell count.

You should tell your doctor if you have:

Liver disease
Kidney disease

Talk to your doctor, even if any of the above circumstances have occurred to you at any time.

Chloroquine may cause a decrease in blood glucose levels. Please talk to your doctor about the signs and symptoms of low blood glucose levels. It may be necessary to check your blood glucose level.

During treatment and at least 3 months after finishing treatment, you should avoid becoming pregnant (see section "Pregnancy and breastfeeding").

Chloroquine may cause heart rhythm disorders in some patients: you should be cautious when using chloroquine if you have a congenital prolongation of the QT interval, if you have a family history of QT interval prolongation, if you have an acquired QT interval prolongation (observed in an ECG, an electrical recording of the heart), if you have heart disease, if you have a history of heart attack (myocardial infarction) or if you have an electrolyte imbalance in the blood (especially low potassium or magnesium levels, see section "Other medicines and Resochin").

If you notice palpitations or an irregular heartbeat during the treatment period, you should inform your doctor immediately. The risk of heart problems may increase with the increase in dose. Therefore, you should follow the recommended dose.

Other medicines and Resochin

Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are using or have recently used or may need to use any other medicines.

Tell your doctor if you are taking any of the following medicines:

Medicines that are known to affect heart rhythm. This includes medicines used for abnormal heart rhythms (antiarrhythmics), for depression (tricyclic antidepressants), for psychiatric disorders (antipsychotics), for bacterial infections (e.g., a group of medicines called macrolides, including azithromycin) and for malaria (such as halofantrine).

Do not take Resochin with the following medicines:

antacids and kaolin,
rabies vaccine by intradermal route,
phenylbutazone (medicine for the treatment of pain and/or fever),
probenecid (medicine for the treatment of gout),
corticosteroids,
monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) drugs such as phenelzine, tranylcypromine, isocarboxazid, and selegiline, and potentially hepatotoxic drugs such as isoniazid, amiodarone, carbamazepine, phenytoin, phenothiazines, and ketoconazole) or MAO inhibitors (such as phenelzine, tranylcypromine, isocarboxazid, and selegiline).
digoxin (medicine for the treatment of heart failure),
methotrexate (medicine for the treatment of certain types of cancer and/or diseases that affect the immune system such as psoriasis or rheumatoid arthritis),
neostigmine and pyridostigmine,
cyclosporin,
ampicillin (medicine for the treatment of different infections),
cimetidine (medicine for the treatment of ulcers),
mefloquine,
bupropion (medicine to help quit smoking),
penicillamine,
metronidazole, pyrimethamine/sulfadoxine, praziquantel (medicines for the treatment of parasitic infections).

Pregnancy and breastfeeding

If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine.

Resochin should not be taken during pregnancy. However, your doctor will tell you if it is essential for you to take it if you are pregnant.

Contraception:

During treatment and at least 3 months after finishing treatment, you should avoid becoming pregnant.

This medicine is excreted in breast milk; your doctor will tell you whether it is convenient to continue breastfeeding.

Driving and using machines:

Resochin can cause side effects such as headache, dizziness, drowsiness, or confusion that can reduce your ability to drive or use machines. This is especially important when starting treatment or if you take alcohol or other sedative medicines.

3. How to take Resochin

Always take this medicine exactly as your doctor has told you.

If you are not sure, ask your doctor or pharmacist.

Resochin is taken orally. Take the tablets, whole or broken, with a little water after the main meals.

Your doctor will determine the dosage of Resochin based on your condition.

Malaria (Malaria):

Your doctor will determine the treatment schedule, as it will depend on the region and the sensitivity of the parasites.

Preventive therapy:

Adults: usually, an initial dose of 2 tablets is recommended, administered one week before starting the trip, or, if treatment is started when the trip begins, 4 tablets administered in two equal doses separated by a 6-hour interval.

The maintenance dose is 2 tablets per week, taken exactly on the same day of the week.

Children: an initial dose of 5 mg of chloroquine base per kg of body weight is recommended one week before starting the trip, or, if treatment is started when the trip begins, 10 mg of chloroquine base per kg divided into two equal doses separated by a 6-hour interval.

The maintenance dose is 5 mg of chloroquine base per kg of body weight per week, taken exactly on the same day of the week.

Preventive therapy should be continued until 4 weeks after leaving the risk area.

Treatment of malaria:

Adults: usually, it is recommended to take 620 mg of chloroquine base (4 tablets) on the first and second day and 310 mg of chloroquine base (2 tablets) on the third day.