Lecture on Chloroquine Mnemonic

Introduction

• Chloroquine is a drug used to treat malaria.
• Has anti-inflammatory effects useful for autoimmune diseases like lupus.
• Visual mnemonic to remember key points about chloroquine.

Visual Mnemonic Explanation

1. Puppy and Chloro-clean:

   • Puppy represents chloroquine (sounds like chloro-clean).
   • The fullness of chloro-clean bottle symbolizes the various uses of chloroquine.

2. Puppy Chewing the Male (Mail):

   • Male = Malaria.
   • Chloroquine is used to treat malaria and prevent its relapse.
   • Pronounced similarity to help memory.

3. Husky Puppy Resembling Wolf:

   • Wolf = Lupus (lupus is Latin for wolf).
   • Chloroquine treats autoimmune disease lupus.
   • Useful in treating skin and joint inflammation associated with lupus.

4. Puppy Vomiting:

   • Vomiting symbolizes GI upset side effects.
   • Symptoms: nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, lack of appetite.
   • Recommendation: take chloroquine with food to minimize symptoms.

5. Chloro-clean Splashing into Friend's Eye:

   • Represents retinal damage caused by chloroquine.
   • Recommendation: Patients should have regular eye exams.
   • Notify provider if any vision changes.

Summary

• Uses: Treats malaria and systemic lupus erythematosus.
• Side Effects:
  • GI upset (manage with food).
  • Retinal damage (frequent eye exams, report vision changes).

Conclusion

• Mnemonic helps retain information about chloroquine for test day.
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