Hydroxychloroquine Medication Information

Get detailed information on Hydroxychloroquine, including pronunciation, uses, dosage guidelines, indications, and instructions on how and when to take it and when to avoid it.

The updated prescription information on Hydroxychloroquine provides an overview of possible side effects, precautions, warnings, and storage tips.

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Generic Name : Hydroxychloroquine

Pronunciation : hye-DROX-ee-KLOR-oh-kwin

ICD Code : Y41.2 Therapeutic Classification : Anti- Malarials

Trade Names/Brand Names of Hydroxychloroquine

India :

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International :

Plaquenil

Why is Hydroxychloroquine Prescribed? (Indications)

This medication is an antimalarial agent, prescribed for malaria, rheumatoid arthritis, and lupus erythematous. It stops the normal metabolism inside the malarial parasite.

When should Hydroxychloroquine not be taken? (Contraindications)

Contraindicated in patients with eye defects, known hypersensitivity, prolonged use in children.

What is the dosage of Hydroxychloroquine?

PO: 400mg/day for 4 -6 weeks. For maintenance: 200mg/day.

How should Hydroxychloroquine be taken?

It comes as a tablet to take by mouth, with food.

What are the warnings and precautions for Hydroxychloroquine?

•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.

What are the side effects of Hydroxychloroquine?

Most Common- Rash, discoloration of hair, irritable bowel syndrome, stomach cramps, dizziness, muscle pain, nerve pain and loss of appetite.
Central Nervous System- Irritability, nervousness, emotional changes, nightmares, psychosis, headache, fainting, ringing in the ear, involuntary eye movement, nerve deafness, convulsions and unsteadiness.
Eye- Sensitivity to light, vision changes and muscle weakness.
Gastrointestinal- Stomach/abdominal pain, severe nausea/vomiting.
Skin- Easy bleeding/bruising and itching.