Chloroquine Drug Interactions Part II -- Interaction with Diuretics

Authors

  • A N Guantai Department of Pharmacology and Pharmacognosy, University of Nairobi
  • I Addae-Mensah Chemistry Department, University of Ghana
  • D K Njoroge Department of Pharmacology and Pharmacognosy, University of Nairobi
  • R W Munenge Department of Pharmacology and Pharmacognosy, University of Nairobi

Keywords:

Chloroquine, furosemide, chlorthiazide, drug interaction, diuretics, kaliuresis, natriuresis

Abstract

Chloroquine, a commonly used antimalarial agent was investigated for interaction with common diuretics, furosemide and chlorthiazide. Examination of urine samples collected from water loaded rats at hourly intervals revealed that chloroquine antagonized the furosemide and chlorthiazide induced diuresis. It also decreased the natriuretic and enhanced the kaliuretic effects of furosemide and chlorthiazide.

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Published

2020-07-08

Issue

Vol. 3 No. 3 (2000): September-December 2000

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Articles

How to Cite

Chloroquine Drug Interactions Part II -- Interaction with Diuretics. (2020). The East and Central African Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 3(3), 57-60. http://jsep.uonbi.ac.ke/ojs/index.php/ecajps/article/view/465