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Chloroquine neuromyopathy

A Nucci1, L S Queiroz, A M Samara

  • 1Department of Neurology, State University of Campinas, School of Medical Sciences, Brazil.

Clinical Neuropathology
|September 1, 1996
PubMed
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Chloroquine diphosphate (CQ) therapy for rheumatoid arthritis can cause rare neuromuscular complications, including muscle weakness and vacuolar myopathy. Early identification and drug withdrawal are crucial, though recovery is not guaranteed.

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Area of Science:

  • Neurology
  • Rheumatology
  • Toxicology

Background:

  • Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic inflammatory disorder.
  • Chloroquine diphosphate (CQ) is used to manage RA symptoms.
  • Neuromuscular complications are a potential adverse effect of CQ therapy.