Quinivir 200 mg (Tablet)

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Medicine Details

Category	Details
Generic	Hydroxychloroquine sulphate
Company	Square pharmaceuticals plc

Quinivir is indicated in acute and chronic rheumatoid arthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), and malaria
Hydroxychloroquine Sulphate acts as an immunosuppressant by inhibiting production of rheumatoid and acute phase reactants
Hydroxychloroquine Sulphate tablets are for oral administration and are taken with food to avoid stomach upset
Hydroxychloroquine Sulphate dosage for rheumatoid arthritis, SLE, and malaria varies
Quinivir is generally well tolerated, but may cause side effects like nausea, vomiting, stomach upset, loss of appetite, diarrhea, tiredness, weakness, headache, and visual problems
Quinivir should be used with caution during pregnancy and lactation
Children are especially sensitive to the 4-aminoquinoline compounds in Quinivir
Symptoms of overdose of Quinivir include headache, drowsiness, visual disturbances, cardiovascular collapse, and convulsions, followed by sudden and early respiratory and cardiac arrest
Quinivir should be stored below 30°C temperature, away from light and moisture, and out of the reach of children

Dosage for acute and chronic rheumatoid arthritis: 400 to 600 mg daily
Dosage for SLE: 400 mg once or twice daily for several weeks or months, maintenance dose is 200 to 400 mg daily
Dosage for malaria in adults: initial dose of 800 mg, followed by 400 mg in 6-8 hours, and 400 mg on each of two consecutive days
Dosage for malaria in children: total dose representing 25 mg/kg administered in 3 days
Pregnancy: should be used only if clearly needed
Breastfeeding: small amounts of medication are found in breast milk
Ophthalmologic examination required every 12 months
Storage conditions: keep below 30°C temperature, away from light and moisture, out of the reach of children