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Chloroquine

MESHD002738

The prototypical antimalarial agent with a mechanism that is not well understood. It has also been used to treat rheumatoid arthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus, and in the systemic therapy of amebic liver abscesses.

Synonyms

  • Khingamin
  • Chingamin
  • Chlorochin
  • Arequin
  • Arechine
  • Nivaquine
  • Aralen
  • Chloroquine Sulfate
  • Sulfate, Chloroquine
  • Chloroquine Sulphate
  • Sulphate, Chloroquine

Source last updated 2026-05-24T15:28:01.396Z