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Dermatology Glossary
Chloroquine phosphate
Chloroquine phosphate (Aralen®) is used to treat progressive cutaneous lesions of systemic lupus erythematosus or discoid lupus erythematosus resistant to topical or intralesional glucocorticoids.
Precaution:
- Pregnancy is a relative contraindication.
Adverse effects:
- Irreversible dose related retinal damage can occur. Retinal function, including visual fields, must be monitored at 3 month intervals during long term therapy.
Dosage:
- A typical dosage is 250 mg po daily.
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