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Amodiaquine Tablet: Uses, Dosage & Side Effects in Pakistan

Amodiaquine Tablet (Amodiaquine) ke quick uses, dose guide, side effects, warnings, aur buying price range.

Compiled by the PakVita Editorial Team · AI-assisted drafting with editorial review · Sourced from DRAP, WHO, BNF · Last updated:

Prescription

Form

TABLET

Strength

Amodiaquine 150 mg

Manufacturer

Pfizer Inc.

Estimated price

Price not listed

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What is Amodiaquine Tablet used for?

  • Treatment of acute malaria infections (Acute malaria infection ki treatmen)
  • Prevention of malaria in high-risk areas (High risk khuwan mein malaria ka prevention)
  • Managing malaria caused by strains resistant to some other antimalarial drugs (Resistant strain wali malaria ki manage)
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Important warnings

  • Do not use Basoquin Tablet if you have a known allergy
  • Severe liver disease patients should avoid

Amodiaquine Tablet Uses, Dosage, Side Effects & Price in Pakistan

1. Quick Info (Mukhtasir Maloomat)

FieldDetails
Brand NameAmodiaquine
Generic NameAmodiaquine
StrengthAmodiaquine 150 mg
FormTablet
Drug ClassAntimalarial (4-Aminoquinoline derivative)
ManufacturerPfizer Inc.
PrescriptionRx (doctor ke baghair na lein)
PriceRs. 200 - 350 approx
Packaging10 tablets blister pack

2. What is Amodiaquine Tablet? (Amodiaquine Tablet kya hai)

Basoquin Tablet Uses ek medicine hai jo Pakistan mein commonly prescribed hoti hai. Iska generic component Amodiaquine hai aur yeh Antimalarial (4-Aminoquinoline derivative) group mein aati hai. Yeh medicine body mein inflammatory ya infection-related pathways ko target karke symptoms control karti hai. Is liye dose aur duration doctor ke plan ke mutabiq follow karna bohat zaroori hota hai.

3. Uses (Fayde / Kis kaam aati hai)

  • Treatment of acute malaria infections (Acute malaria infection ki treatmen)
  • Prevention of malaria in high-risk areas (High risk khuwan mein malaria ka prevention)
  • Managing malaria caused by strains resistant to some other antimalarial drugs (Resistant strain wali malaria ki manage)
  • Supporting combination therapy to increase treatment effectiveness (Combination therapy ke support karna)
  • High blood pressure (BP high hona)
  • Heart failure support (dil kamzor hona)

4. Who Should Take (Kis ko leni chahiye)

  • Individuals with acute malaria infections
  • People traveling to high-risk areas for malaria
  • Patients with resistant strain malaria

5. When NOT to Take (Kab nahi leni chahiye)

  • If you have a known allergy to Amodiaquine or similar antimalarials
  • Severe liver disease patients
  • Individuals with severe blood disorders

6. Dosage (Kitni leni hai)

  • As prescribed
  • As prescribed
  • Recommended limit se zyada na len
  • Agar dose bhool jayein to yaad aane par le lein. Agar agli dose ka waqt qareeb ho to dose skip karein. Double dose kabhi na lein.

7. How to Take (Kaise leni hai)

  • Once daily (roz ek dafa)
  • Same time (har din aik hi waqt)
  • Morning preferred (subah lena behtar)
  • With or without food (khane ke sath ya baghair)

8. Best Time (Kab leni chahiye)

  • Morning (subah)
  • Daily same time (routine maintain karein)

9. Empty Stomach or After Food (Khali pait ya khane ke baad)

  • Dono taraf se le sakte hain — khali pait ya khane ke baad. Agar stomach sensitive ho to khane ke baad lena behtar hai.

10. Warnings (Ihtiyat)

  • Do not use Basoquin Tablet if you have a known allergy
  • Severe liver disease patients should avoid

11. Precautions (Ahm ehtiyaat)

  • Cool aur dry jagah rakhein
  • Direct sunlight se door rakhein
  • Bachon ki pahunch se door rakhein

12. Side Effects (Nuksanat)

  • Nausea, Headache, Dizziness
  • Severe stomach discomfort, Persistent vomiting, Itching or rash Serious side effects (rare)

13. Drug Interactions (Dawaon ke sath reaction)

  • Other antimalarial drugs
  • Certain antibiotics

BP zyada gir sakta hai — danger ho sakta hai.

14. When to See Doctor (Kab doctor ke paas jayein)

  • Severe stomach pain
  • Persistent vomiting
  • Itching or rash Serious side effects (rare)

15. Alternatives (Sasti Dusri Dawaein)

Brand NameCompanySalt (Generic)
Generic brandVariousAmodiaquine
Alternative brandVariousAmodiaquine

16. Price in Pakistan (Price kitni hai)

Pack SizePrice (Approx)
10 tabletsRs. 200 - 350 approx

(Note: Price pharmacy aur packing size par depend karti hai)

17. FAQs (Aksar poochay jane walay sawalat)

Q: Basoquin Tablet Uses kis kaam aati hai?

A: Basoquin Tablet Uses doctor condition ke mutabiq prescribe karte hain. PakVita par aap iske uses aur kaise lena hai detail mein dekh sakte hain.

Q: Basoquin Tablet Uses kitne mg ki hoti hai?

A: Basoquin Tablet Uses ki strengths brand aur form ke mutabiq change hoti hain. Exact strength ke liye pack label aur doctor ki advice follow karein.

Q: Pakistan mein Basoquin Tablet Uses ka price kya hai?

A: Price pharmacy aur city ke hisab se vary kar sakti hai. Updated daam ke liye local store ya online listing verify karein.

18. Medical Review (Medical jaiza)

Compiled by the PakVita Editorial Team · AI-assisted drafting with editorial review · Sourced from DRAP, WHO, BNF · Last updated: 2025-10-28 Last Updated: 2026-04-22

19. Disclaimer (Zaroori tanbeeh)

Is page ki maloomat sirf awareness ke liye hai. Yeh medical advice nahi hai. Koi bhi dawa lene se pehle apne doctor ya pharmacist se zaroor milein. PakVita kisi bhi nuksaan ki zimmedari nahi leta.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Basoquin Tablet Uses kis kaam aati hai?

Basoquin Tablet Uses doctor condition ke mutabiq prescribe karte hain. PakVita par aap iske uses aur kaise lena hai detail mein dekh sakte hain.

Basoquin Tablet Uses kitne mg ki hoti hai?

Basoquin Tablet Uses ki strengths brand aur form ke mutabiq change hoti hain. Exact strength ke liye pack label aur doctor ki advice follow karein.

Pakistan mein Basoquin Tablet Uses ka price kya hai?

Price pharmacy aur city ke hisab se vary kar sakti hai. Updated daam ke liye local store ya online listing verify karein.

Sources

  1. DRAP Registered Products Database Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan
  2. WHO Model List of Essential Medicines, 23rd ed. (2023) World Health Organization
  3. British National Formulary (BNF) BMJ Group & Pharmaceutical Press

Medical disclaimer

This page is for educational use only and does not replace professional medical advice. Always confirm diagnosis, dose, and interactions with a qualified doctor or pharmacist before starting or changing any medicine.