Product Description

HYDROXYCHLOROQUINE 200

WHAT IS HYDROXYCHLOROQUINE 200?

• Hydroxychloroquine 200 is a quinoline drug used to treat or help malaria, a complaint caused by spongers that enter the body through the bite of a mosquito.

Malaria is widespread in areas

• similar to Africa, South America, and South Asia. This drug isn’t effective against all strains of malaria.

Hydroxychloroquine isn’t effective against all strains of malaria or malaria in areas where the infection has been resistant to a

• analogous medicine called chloroquine.
• Hydroxychloroquine is also used to treat the symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis and discoid or systemic lupus erythematosus.

HOW DOES HYDROXYCHLOROQUINE WORK

• Hydroxychloroquine blocks the effects of certain chemical messengers responsible for the inflammation, swelling, and redness associated with certain autoimmune diseases.
• It suppresses the underlying disease process rather than just treating the disease.

USING HCQS 200MG

• HCQS 200 tablet is used to treat systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), a disease of the immune system in which the immune system attacks its body tissues.
• It is also used to treat rheumatoid arthritis and skin rashes due to sun exposure (polymorphic lucite).

HOW TO TAKE HYDROXYCHLOROQUINE 200MG?

• Hydroxychloroquine 200 mg is available as an oral tablet. It should be taken with food or a glass of milk to avoid stomach upset and nausea.
• Take it according to the dosage and duration recommended by the doctor and complete the entire course. Hydroxychloroquine should be used regularly as directed by your doctor.
• Do not stop taking it without first talking to your specialist.

CONTRAINDICATIONS FOR HYDROXYCHLOROQUINE 200MG

Contraindications of Hcqs 200 MG

• if you are allergic to chloroquine (a medicine used to treat malaria).
• if you have an eye condition called maculopathy, which is usually characterized by blurred vision.

SIDE EFFECTS FOR HYDROXYCHLOROQUINE 200MG

below the side effects :

• Incidence not known
• Anxiety
• black, tarry stools
• bleeding gums
• blindness
• blistering, peeling, loosening of the skin
• blood in the urine or stools
• blurred vision or other vision changes
• change in how colors look
• chest discomfort, pain, or tightness
• chills
• cold sweats
• confusion
• cough or hoarseness
• dark urine
• decreased urination
• defective color vision
• diarrhea
• difficulty seeing at night
• dilated neck veins
• dizziness or fainting
• fast, pounding, uneven heartbeat
• feeling that others can hear your thoughts
• fever
• headache
• feeling, seeing, or hearing things that are not there
• inability to move the eyes
• increased blinking or spasms of the eyelid
• increased hunger
• joint or muscle pain
• large, hive-like swelling on the face, eyelids, lips, tongue, throat, hands, legs, feet, and sex organs
• loss of hearing
• feeling that others are watching you or controlling your behavior
• lower back or side pain
• nervousness
• nightmares
• noisy breathing
• painful or difficult urination
• pale skin
• palpitations
• pinpoint red spots on the skin
• red irritated eyes
• red skin lesions, often with a purple center
• seizures
• severe mood or mental changes
• shakiness

BEFORE USE

When deciding to take a pill, the risks of taking it must be weighed against the benefits. This is a decision that you and your specialist must make. For this drug, the following should be considered:

Allergic

Tell your doctor if you have ever had an unusual or allergic reaction to this or any other medicine. Also tell your doctor if you have any other allergies, such as B. to food, dyes, preservatives, or animals. For over-the-counter products, read the ingredient label or package carefully.

Pediatrics

Appropriate studies conducted to date have revealed no specific pediatric issues that would limit the usefulness of hydroxychloroquine for the prevention and treatment of malaria in children. However, use is not suggested in children weighing less than 31 kilograms (kg). The safety and effectiveness of hydroxychloroquine for the treatment of lupus and arthritis in children have not been established.

Geriatric

Appropriate studies conducted to date have revealed no specific geriatric issues that would limit the usefulness of hydroxychloroquine in the elderly. However, elderly patients are more prone to age-related kidney, liver, or heart problems, which may require caution and dose adjustment in patients receiving this drug.

Breastfeeding

There are no adequate studies on women to determine the risk to infants of using this medication while breastfeeding. Weigh the potential benefits against the potential risks before using this tablet while breastfeeding.

EXPERT TIPS FOR HYDROXYCHLOROQUINE

• You have been prescribed hydroxychloroquine to treat autoimmune diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis or systemic lupus erythematosus.
• Take with food to avoid stomach upset.
• It may take 8 to 12 weeks for hydroxychloroquine to work. Continue taking as directed.
• Do not take medicines that neutralize stomach acids (antacids) four hours before or four hours after taking hydroxychloroquine, as these may interfere with the proper absorption of the medicine in the intestine.
• Have regular eye exams while taking this medication. Stop taking it and tell your doctor immediately if you notice any change in your vision.
• May cause low blood sugar levels. Tell your doctor if you have symptoms of low blood sugar, such as B. cold sweats, cold, pale skin, shaking, and feeling anxious.

STORAGE AND DISPOSAL OF HCQS 200 MG

• Store HCQS 200 pills below 25°C in a clean, dry place.
• Keep it away from children and pets.

What other information should I know?

• Children may be particularly sensitive to an overdose, so keep the medicine out of reach of children. Children should not take hydroxychloroquine as a long-term treatment.
• Your doctor may order certain lab tests and electrocardiograms (ECG, a test to check your heart rate and rhythm) to check your response to hydroxychloroquine.
• If you take hydroxychloroquine for a long time, your doctor will recommend frequent eye exams. It is very important that you respect these deadlines.
• Hydroxychloroquine can cause serious vision problems. If you are having vision problems, stop taking hydroxychloroquine and call your doctor right away.
• Do not let anyone else take your medicine.
• It is important that you keep a written list of all prescription and over-the-counter medications you take, as well as any products such as vitamins, minerals or other dietary supplements.
• You should take this list with you whenever you see a doctor or stay in the hospital. It is also important information to take with you in an emergency.