HYDROXYCHLOROQUINE

Overview

HYDROXYCHLOROQUINE is a Schedule H drug.
Hydroxychloroquine is a quinoline medicine used to treat or prevent malaria, a disease caused by parasites that enter the body through the bite of a mosquito. Hydroxychloroquine is also an antirheumatic medicine and is used to treat symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis and discoid or systemic lupus erythematosus.

Usage

HYDROXYCHLOROQUINE is generally used to treat: Malaria, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Discoid Lupus Erythematosus

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is it safe on my liver?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Check with your Doctor first

Q: Can I take it with alcohol?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Not Advised for age < 18yrs

Q: Is it safe to take for someone breastfeeding?
A: Not Safe

How Do I Take It?

HYDROXYCHLOROQUINE is generally taken With Food.
Route of Administration: Oral

Precautions

Caution should be exercised in patients with history of eye defects, impaired liver or kidney functions, blood disorder, psoriasis, pregnancy, and breastfeeding. Monitor complete blood count in patients receiving prolonged therapy. Perform eye examination, test periodically for muscle weakness. Avoid alcohol consumption while taking this medication.

Symptoms of Overdosage

HYDROXYCHLOROQUINE over-dosage can result in: Drowsiness, Slow Heart Rate (pulse), Chest Pain, Dizziness, Seizures (uncontrollable Jerking Of Limbs)

Common Side-Effects

HYDROXYCHLOROQUINE : Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Skin Rash, Abdomen Stomach Cramps, Body Muscle Cramps Or Spasms (painful), Skin Irritation, Nervousness, Head Headache, Fainting, Ringing In Ears, Abdomen Pain, Nausea, Vomit, Easy Bruising

Disease Interactions

HYDROXYCHLOROQUINE can interfere with: Retinal Detachment, Porphyria, Bone Marrow Suppression, Hearing Loss, Seizure, Acute Liver Failure, Alcoholism, Psoriasis, Cardiomyopathy

Technical Classification

HYDROXYCHLOROQUINE is categorized as:
  • ANTIMALARIAL QUINOLINES / ANTIMALARIAL AGENTS / ANTI-INFECTIVES
  • ANTIRHEUMATICS / MISCELLANEOUS AGENTS

Storage Conditions

Room Temperature (Between 15 To 25 C)

Available Alternatives

Common Drugs with HYDROXYCHLOROQUINE as Ingredient

AXEMAL TABHYDROXYCHLOROQUINE 200.0 MG
BIOQUIN 200MG TABHYDROXYCHLOROQUINE 200.0 MG
CARTIQUIN 200MG TABHYDROXYCHLOROQUINE 200.0 MG
CARTIQUIN 300MG TABHYDROXYCHLOROQUINE 300.0 MG
CARTIQUIN 400MG TABHYDROXYCHLOROQUINE 400.0 MG
HCQS 400MG TABHYDROXYCHLOROQUINE 400.0 MG
HQRA 200MG TABHYDROXYCHLOROQUINE 200.0 MG
HQTOR 200MG TABHYDROXYCHLOROQUINE 200.0 MG
HQTOR 400MG TABHYDROXYCHLOROQUINE 400.0 MG
HYDROCAD 200MG TABHYDROXYCHLOROQUINE 200.0 MG
HYDROQUIN 400MG TABHYDROXYCHLOROQUINE 400.0 MG
MCQS 200MG TABHYDROXYCHLOROQUINE 200.0 MG
ORTHOKIND 200MG TABHYDROXYCHLOROQUINE 200.0 MG
OXCQ 200MG TABHYDROXYCHLOROQUINE 200.0 MG
OXCQ 400MG TABHYDROXYCHLOROQUINE 400.0 MG
PLAQUENIL TABHYDROXYCHLOROQUINE 200 MG
QDMRD 200MG TABHYDROXYCHLOROQUINE 200.0 MG
QDMRD 400MG TABHYDROXYCHLOROQUINE 400.0 MG
QYN 200MG TABHYDROXYCHLOROQUINE 200.0 MG
RAREX 200MG TABHYDROXYCHLOROQUINE 200.0 MG
RHQ 200MG TABHYDROXYCHLOROQUINE 200.0 MG
RUTOR 200MG TABHYDROXYCHLOROQUINE 200.0 MG
WINFLAM 200MG TABHYDROXYCHLOROQUINE 200.0 MG
ZY Q 200MG TABHYDROXYCHLOROQUINE 200 MG
ZY Q 300MG TABHYDROXYCHLOROQUINE 300.0 MG
ZY Q 400MG TABHYDROXYCHLOROQUINE 400.0 MG