Hydroquin Dosage & Drug Information

Concise Prescribing Info

Contents

Hydroxychloroquine

Indications/Uses

RA, juvenile chronic arthritis, SLE.

Dosage/Direction for Use

RA Initially 400-800 mg daily. Maintenance: 200-400 mg daily. SLE Initially 400-800 mg daily. Maintenance: 200-400 mg daily.

Administration

Should be taken with food.

Contraindications

Pre-existing maculopathy. Long-term therapy in childn.

Special Precautions

Hepatic or renal disease or concomitant use of drugs affecting these organs; quinine sensitivity; GIT, neurological, blood disorders, G6PD deficiency, porphyria, psoriasis; carry out ophth exam.

Adverse Reactions

Retinopathy, corneal changes, blurred vision, skin reactions, GIT complaints, headache, tinnitus, anxiety, cardiomyopathy, neuromyopathy.

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Drug Interactions

Increases plasma digoxin level.

MIMS Class

Disease-Modifying Anti-Rheumatic Drugs (DMARDs)

ATC Classification

P01BA02 - hydroxychloroquine ; Belongs to the class of aminoquinoline antimalarials.

Thai FDA Category

Presentation/Packing

Form

Hydroquin film-coated tab 200 mg

Packing/Price

5 × 10's

Hydroquin

hydroxychloroquine

Manufacturer:

Sun Pharma

Distributor:

DKLL

Marketer:

Ranbaxy