Hydroxychloroquine
Generic Name: Hydroxychloroquine
Seek Urgent Medical Attention If:
You experience severe allergic reaction symptoms (swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat causing difficulty breathing), severe rash with skin peeling, sudden intense chest pain, or symptoms of overdose. Call emergency medical services immediately.
Uses & Medical Indications
Malaria, rheumatoid arthritis, lupus
RA, SLE
Dosage & Administration Guidelines
200-400 mg daily
Max 6.5 mg/kg/day
Same as adult
400 mg/day
N/A
Use with caution
Side Effects & Safety Warnings
Nausea, diarrhea, abdominal pain
Retinopathy, QT prolongation, cardiomyopathy
Retinal or visual field changes
Irreversible retinal damage can occur
Interactions (Drugs, Food & Alcohol)
Digoxin, antacids, QT prolonging drugs
Take with food or milk
N/A
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safety
Used in pregnancy for lupus/RA
Compatible
Patient Counseling & Practical Advice
Report visual changes immediately
Take as soon as remembered
Baseline and annual eye exams, ECG
Content for Hydroxychloroquine was synthesized and fact-checked against standardized regulatory monographs, official pharmacopoeias, and national health authorities:
- Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO) — National List of Essential Medicines
- World Health Organization (WHO) — Model List of Essential Medicines 23rd List
- Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission (IPC) — Indian Pharmacopoeia Drug Monographs
- National Health Service (NHS) — Medicines A to Z Clinical Guidelines
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