Chloroquine Oral, Intramuscular and Valsartan

• Generic Name: chloroquine
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Aralen Phosphate, Aralen Hydrochloride

Chloroquine is used to prevent and treat malaria. It is also used to treat liver infection caused by protozoa (extraintestinal amebiasis).

Chloroquine belongs to a group of medicines known as antimalarials. It works by preventing or treating malaria, a red blood cell infection transmitted by the bite of a mosquito. However, chloroquine is not used to treat severe or complicated malaria and to prevent malaria in areas or regions where chloroquine is known not to work (resistance).

Chloroquine is available only with your doctor's prescription.

• Generic Name: valsartan
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Diovan

Valsartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) in adults and children who are at least 6 years old. Valsartan is sometimes given together with other blood pressure medications.

Valsartan is also used in adults to treat heart failure, and to lower the risk of death after a heart attack.

Valsartan may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.