Hcqs 400mg Tablet 10'S
INR 133.39INR 133.39
Category :
Malarial
Sub Category :
Rx required
MG Details :
HYDROXYCHLOROQUINE 400 MG
Packing :
10
Mfr by:
Country of Origin:
NA
What HCQS 400MG is used for?
HCQS 400MG is used for treating
Rheumatoid arthritis (inflammation of the joints)
Juvenile idiopathic arthritis (in children)
Discoid and systemic lupus erythematosus (a disease of the skin or the internal organs)
Talk to your doctor before taking HCQS 400MG, If you
Are allergic to hydroxychloroquine
Have an eye problem which affects the retina or the inside of the eye (maculopathy)
Have liver or kidney problems
Have serious stomach or gut problems
Have heart problems
Have any problems with your blood or nervous system
Have psoriasis
Have a genetic condition known as ‘glucose-6-dehydrogenase deficiency’
Have a rare illness called ‘porphyria’ which affects your metabolism
Always take HCQS 400MG exactly as your doctor has told you
Take this medicine by mouth
Swallow the tablets whole with a meal or a glass of milk
The doctor will work out the dose depending on your body weight
If you take more HCQS 400MG
If you take more HCQS 400MG than you should, tell your doctor or go to a hospital casualty department straight away
If you forget to take HCQS 400MG
If you forget a dose, take it as soon as you remember it. However, if it is nearly time for the next dose, skip the missed dose. Do not take a double dose to make up for a forgotten tablet
If you stop taking HCQS 400MG
Keep taking HCQS 400MG until your doctor tells you to stop. Do not stop taking HCQS 400MG just because you feel better. If you stop, your illness may get worse again
Like all medicines, HCQS 400MG can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them
An allergic reaction marked by red or lumpy rash, swallowing or breathing problems, swelling of the eyelids, lips, face, throat or tongue
Blistering or peeling of the skin around the lips, eyes, mouth, nose and genitals, flu-like symptoms and fever (Stevens-Johnson Syndrome)
Tell your doctor if you are taking or have recently taken any other medicines. Especially tell your doctor if you take the following medicines such as
Some antibiotics used for infections (such as gentamicin, neomycin or tobramycin, Moxifloxacin)
Cimetidine – used for stomach ulcers
Neostigmine and pyridostigmine – used for muscle weakness (myasthenia gravis)
Halofantrine, mefloquine – used for malaria
Amiodarone, Digoxin – used for heart problems
Medicines used for epilepsy
Medicines for diabetes such as insulin or metformin
Antacids – used for heartburn or indigestion
Rabies vaccine
Ciclosporin – used after an organ transplantation to help prevent rejection
Praziquantel – used to treat worm infections
Agalsidase – used to treat a rare condition called Fabry’s disease
Before treatment with HCQS 400MG
Before you take this medicine, you should have your eyes examined
This testing should be repeated at least every 12 months whilst taking hydroxychloroquine sulfate
If you are over 65, need to take a high dose or have kidney problems then this examination should be performed more often
Hydroxychloroquine can cause lowering of blood glucose level. A check of the blood glucose level may be necessary
If you are not sure if any of the above applies to you, talk to your doctor before taking HCQS 400MG
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