Hydroxychloroquine Sulphate
Therapeutic Group
Anti-inflammatory And Anti-rheumatic ProductsIndication Dosage
Active Rheumatoid Arthritis, Systemic And Discoid Lupus Erythematosus, Dermatological Conditions Caused Or Aggravated By Sunlight:
- Adult: 200-400 Mg Daily, Daily Maximum Dose To Be Based On Ideal Body-Weight; Maximum 6.5 Mg/kg Per Day
- Adult: Initially 2 Tab Daily In Divided Doses With Meals. Increase Dose In 5-10 Days Until Optimum Response, Maximum Dose To Be Based On Ideal Body-weight; Maximum 6.5 Mg/kg Per Day; Maintenance After 4-12 Weeks, 1-2 Tab Daily; Discontinue After Six Mth If No Improvement.
Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis, Systemic And Discoid Lupus Erythematosus:
- Children 1 Month-18 Yr: 5-6.5 Mg/kg (max. 400 Mg) Once Daily.
Content
- Tab 200mg: Hydroxychloroquine Sulphate 200mg.
Pregnancy
Contraindicated In Pregnancy.
Stability
- 4-aminoquinoline
Contra Indications
- Maculopathy.
Precautions
- Maculopathy.
Lactation
- Caution Advised, Avoid
Side Effects
- Gi Disturbances
- Headache
- Pruritus
- Rashes
- Skin Reactions
- Convulsions
- Discoloration Of Skin
- Nails
- And Mucous Membranes
- Ecg Changes
- Hair Depigmentation
- Hair Loss
- Keratopathy
- Ototoxicity
- Retinal Damage
- Visualchanges
- Bronchospasm
- Diffuse Parenchymal Lung Disease
- Drug Rash With Eosinophilia And Systemic Symptoms
- Corneal Opacity
- Impaired Visual Accommodation (discontinue If Occur)
- Skin Reactions
- Alopecia.