Hydroxychloroquine

Classification\- Anti-rheumatic medicine

Hydroxychloroquine?

It is an anti-malarial medicine, which is used against malaria and various autoimmune diseases.

Uses of Hydroxychloroquine-

Malaria

Autoimmune diseases- Rheumatoid arthritis

SLE

Lupus

Sjorne syndrome

Common uses

Headache

Stomach upset

Lightheadedness

Skin rashes

Reduced appetite

Change skin and hair color

Serious Side EffectsRetinal damage

Ringing in the ear

QT prolongation

Severely low blood sugar

Liver dysfunctions

Neurological disorders - changes in mood

May affect nerves or muscles

Skin rashes and peeling

Working of Hydroxychloroquine-

It calms down immune system and is useful for autoimmune diseases.

It kills the malarial parasite, widely used in malaria infections.

Benefits

It reduces pain, swelling.

Reduces joint stiffness.

Prevent and cure malaria.

Prevent organs from autoimmune damage.

Precautions:

To be used cautiously in -

Elderly

Cardiac problems

History of seizures

Kidney disorders

Blood disorder

Elderly patients

Eye disorder

Deficiency of the G6PD enzyme

Important monitoring considerations

Eye functions

Mental health

Muscles and nerves

Blood count

Heart functions

Contraindications

Severe liver/kidney dysfunction.

Hypersensitivity to drug components.

Pregnant, breastfeeding women.

Children under 6 years or less than 35 kg.

Warnings

To be used under medical prescription.

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