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Chloroquine diphosphate

University of Sao Paulo General Hospital · FDA-approved active Small molecule

Chloroquine diphosphate is a Antimalarial agent; 4-aminoquinoline Small molecule drug developed by University of Sao Paulo General Hospital. It is currently FDA-approved for Malaria (treatment and prophylaxis), Rheumatoid arthritis, Systemic lupus erythematosus. Also known as: Chloroquine, chloroquine.

Chloroquine diphosphate is an antimalarial agent that accumulates in parasitic food vacuoles and inhibits heme polymerization, leading to parasite death.

Chloroquine diphosphate is an antimalarial agent that accumulates in parasitic food vacuoles and inhibits heme polymerization, leading to parasite death. Used for Malaria (treatment and prophylaxis), Rheumatoid arthritis, Systemic lupus erythematosus.

At a glance

Generic nameChloroquine diphosphate
Also known asChloroquine, chloroquine
SponsorUniversity of Sao Paulo General Hospital
Drug classAntimalarial agent; 4-aminoquinoline
TargetHeme; Toll-like receptors (secondary immunomodulatory effects)
ModalitySmall molecule
Therapeutic areaInfectious Disease; Immunology
PhaseFDA-approved

Mechanism of action

Chloroquine enters the food vacuole of malaria parasites and binds to heme, preventing its detoxification into hemozoin. This causes toxic heme accumulation and parasite death. The drug also has immunomodulatory properties, including inhibition of toll-like receptor signaling and autophagy, which contribute to its anti-inflammatory effects in certain conditions.

Approved indications

Common side effects

Key clinical trials

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Frequently asked questions about Chloroquine diphosphate

What is Chloroquine diphosphate?

Chloroquine diphosphate is a Antimalarial agent; 4-aminoquinoline drug developed by University of Sao Paulo General Hospital, indicated for Malaria (treatment and prophylaxis), Rheumatoid arthritis, Systemic lupus erythematosus.

How does Chloroquine diphosphate work?

Chloroquine diphosphate is an antimalarial agent that accumulates in parasitic food vacuoles and inhibits heme polymerization, leading to parasite death.

What is Chloroquine diphosphate used for?

Chloroquine diphosphate is indicated for Malaria (treatment and prophylaxis), Rheumatoid arthritis, Systemic lupus erythematosus, Discoid lupus erythematosus.

Who makes Chloroquine diphosphate?

Chloroquine diphosphate is developed and marketed by University of Sao Paulo General Hospital (see full University of Sao Paulo General Hospital pipeline at /company/university-of-sao-paulo-general-hospital).

Is Chloroquine diphosphate also known as anything else?

Chloroquine diphosphate is also known as Chloroquine, chloroquine.

What drug class is Chloroquine diphosphate in?

Chloroquine diphosphate belongs to the Antimalarial agent; 4-aminoquinoline class. See all Antimalarial agent; 4-aminoquinoline drugs at /class/antimalarial-agent-4-aminoquinoline.

What development phase is Chloroquine diphosphate in?

Chloroquine diphosphate is FDA-approved (marketed).

What are the side effects of Chloroquine diphosphate?

Common side effects of Chloroquine diphosphate include Nausea and vomiting, Abdominal pain, Headache, Pruritus, Retinopathy (with prolonged use), Cardiomyopathy (rare, with high doses).

What does Chloroquine diphosphate target?

Chloroquine diphosphate targets Heme; Toll-like receptors (secondary immunomodulatory effects) and is a Antimalarial agent; 4-aminoquinoline.

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