Arquin 250mg Syrup belongs to the class of medications called 'quinoline' primarily used to treat malaria. Arquin 250mg Syrup gives a degree of protection (prophylaxis) against malaria when people travel to areas where malarial cases exist. It is effective against Plasmodium vivax, Plasmodium ovale, and Plasmodium malariae. Arquin 250mg Syrup is not effective against Plasmodium falciparum. Besides this, it also treats amoebiasis (intestinal dysentery) and rheumatic disease (arthritis).
Arquin 250mg Syrup contains 'chloroquine' which acts by killing the malarial parasites, i.e. Plasmodium and stops the formation of the nontoxic heme metabolite hemozoin by the parasite. Heme part of the red blood cells is broken by the malarial, causing parasites. Arquin 250mg Syrup prevents the breakdown of heme part and is actually toxic to the parasite. It kills the parasitic form living in red blood cells that resides in the liver.
Arquin 250mg Syrup should be taken as prescribed by your doctor. The dose of Arquin 250mg Syrup can vary depending upon your condition and the severity of the infection. The common side effects of Arquin 250mg Syrup include vomiting, nausea, hair loss and itchy skin. Everyone need not experience the above side effects. In case of any discomfort, speak with a doctor.
Before starting Arquin 250mg Syrup, please inform your doctor if you are allergic to chloroquine or have kidney or liver problems. Do not take Arquin 250mg Syrup on your own. Arquin 250mg Syrup is safe to use during pregnancy and breastfeeding. Prolonged use of Arquin 250mg Syrup may have a severe risk on the heart and retina of the eyes leading to pounding heartbeats and permanent vision problems.