Hqcheal 200 mg Tablet (Hydroxychloroquine 200mg)

INTRODUCTION

HQCHEAL 200 contains Hydroxychloroquine which belongs to the group of medicines called antimalarials. It is a disease modifying anti-rheumatic drug. (DMARD). Hydroxychloroquine used to treat rheumatoid arthritis and discoid and systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) by reducing inflammation, pain, swelling and joint stiffness. It also improves the rash in patients with lupus. It is used in the treatment and prevention of malaria. Hydroxychloroquine interferes with the communication of cells in the immune system and hence is effective at treating autoimmune diseases. For malaria, this medicine works by killing the parasite that causes the infection.

Take this medicine as directed by your physician. It can be taken with or without food. The most common side effects of taking this medicine are headache, dizziness, diarrhoea or visual problems. Before taking this medicine inform your doctor if you are pregnant, breastfeeding or having any heart, kidney or liver disease. It is not recommended for use in children under 6 years of age. Consult your doctor before taking. Avoid grapefruit while taking this medicine.

USES OF HQCHEAL 200

• Treats rheumatoid arthritis (RA), systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) and discoid lupus erythematosus (DLE)
• Prevent and treats malaria

HOW HQCHEAL 200 WORKS

HQCHEAL 200 works by suppressing the over activity of the immune system which causes inflammation and pain in the joints. It slows the progression of the underlying disease.

DIRECTIONS FOR USE

Take this medicine as directed by your physician. It can be taken with or without food. Your doctor will decide the correct dose for you depending upon your condition. Swallow the medicine as whole with a glass of water.

SIDE EFFECTS OF HQCHEAL 200

HOW TO MANAGE SIDE EFFECTS

Nausea:

Try taking this medicine with, or just after meal and stick to simple meals. Do not eat rich or spicy food.

Diarrhea:

Drink plenty of fluids to avoid dehydration. ORS should be used to prevent dehydration.

Dizziness:

Get up and move around to feel awake, take small naps to edge off the dizziness. Give your eyes a break to avoid fatigue and eat a healthy food to boost energy.

WARNING & PRECAUTIONS

INTERACTIONS

Talk to your doctor, if you are taking,

• Medicines used to treat malaria (e.g chloroquine, mefloquine, quinine)
• Medicines used to treat depression (e.g tricyclic antidepressants) and psychiatric disorders (e.g., antipsychotics)
• Medicines used to treat heart conditions, cardiac arrhythmias (e.g digoxin)
• Medicines used to treat diabetes (e.g anti-diabetic drugs, including insulin)
• Medicines used to treat epilepsy or seizures
• Medicines used for infections (e.g. aminoglycosides antibiotics, erythromycin)
• Medicines used to treat muscle disorders (e.g neostigmine and pyridostigmine)
• Medicine used to treat heartburn (e.g cimetidine)
• Immunosuppressant medicines (e.g cyclosporine)
• Medicines known as CYP2C8 and CYP3A4 inhibitors (e.g. ketoconazole, itraconazole, erythromycin, aprepitant, fluconazole, clopidogrel, teriflunomide, letermovir)
• Medicines to treat breast cancer (e.g tamoxifen)