Hydroxychloroquine
Classification: Anti-malarial 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
- • Sjogren’s syndrome
Common Side Effects
- • Headache
- • Stomach upset
- • Lightheadedness
- • Skin rashes
- • Reduced appetite
- • Change in skin and hair color
Serious Side Effects
- • Retinal damage
- • Ringing in the ears
- • 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 the immune system and is useful for autoimmune diseases. It kills the malarial parasite and is 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 disorders
- • Eye disorders
- • Deficiency of the G6PD enzyme
Important Monitoring Considerations
- • Eye functions
- • Mental health
- • Muscles and nerves
- • Blood count
- • Heart functions
Contraindications
- • Severe liver or kidney dysfunction
- • Hypersensitivity to drug components
- • Pregnant and breastfeeding women
- • Children under 6 years or weighing less than 35 kg
Warnings
To be used under medical prescription.
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