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Chloroquine is an antimalarial drug that is commonly used to treat various conditions such as lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, and coronavirus disease (COVID-19). However, the drug may contain impurities that can cause adverse effects on human health. These impurities include N-desethylchloroquine, bisdesethylchloroquine, and desethylhydroxychloroquine, which can cause cardiac toxicity, retinal damage, and other serious side effects. Therefore, it is important to monitor the levels of chloroquine impurities in pharmaceutical preparations to ensure their safety and efficacy.