Hydroxychloroquine

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 Effects **Retinal 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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