Kovicin 200 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 12.00 (1 x 14: ৳ 168.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 168.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Hydroxychloroquine sulphate |
| Company | Beximco pharmaceuticals ltd |
Indications
- Acute and chronic rheumatoid arthritis
- Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)
- Malaria
Pharmacology
- Acts as an immunosuppressant
- Inhibits production of rheumatoid and acute phase reactants
- Accumulates in white blood cells
- Stabilizes lysosomal membranes
- Inhibits the activity of enzymes like collagenase
- Disrupts cell walls of infected red blood cells
- Kills developing parasites
Dosage & Administration
- Tablets are for oral administration
- Taken with food to avoid stomach upset
- Acute and chronic rheumatoid arthritis dosage: 400 to 600 mg daily, can be reduced to 50% after good response
- Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) dosage: 400 mg once or twice daily, maintenance dose of 200 to 400 mg daily
- Malaria dosage: Initial dose of 800 mg followed by 400 mg in 6-8 hours and 400 mg on each of two consecutive days for adults, specific dosages for children
Side Effects
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Stomach upset
- Loss of appetite
- Diarrhea
- Tiredness
- Weakness
- Headache
- Visual problems
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Use during pregnancy only if clearly needed
- Consult doctor before medication if breastfeeding
Precautions & Warnings
- Children are especially sensitive to the drug
- Keep drugs out of the reach of children
- Ophthalmologic examination required every 12 months
Overdose Effects
- Headache
- Drowsiness
- Visual disturbances
- Cardiovascular collapse
- Convulsions
- Respiratory and cardiac arrest
- Gastric lavage until stomach is completely emptied
Therapeutic Class
- Anti-malarial drugs
- Disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDs)
- Drugs used for Rheumatoid Arthritis
Storage Conditions
- Keep below 30°C
- Away from light & moisture
- Keep out of the reach of children