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)