Chloroquine

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  • Antimalarial
  • Active against intra-erythrocytic Plasmodium, by binding haematin in the parasite digestive vacuole
  • Retinal toxicity at 100 g total ingestion
    • So if on weekly prophylaxis for 5 years, they should get twice-annual retinal screening
  • Risk of seizures, psychosis, and worsening psoriasis