H-Quin 200 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 15.00 (2 x 10: ৳ 300.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 150.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Hydroxychloroquine sulphate |
| Company | Eskayef 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 including collagenase
- Disrupts cell walls of infected red blood cells
- Kills developing parasites
Dosage & Administration
- Oral administration
- Taken with food to avoid stomach upset
- Specific dosage for rheumatoid arthritis
- Specific dosage for lupus erythematosus
- Specific dosage for malaria
- Gradual dose reduction based on response
- Initial and maintenance doses for malaria in adults
- Total dose administration for malaria in children
Side Effects
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Stomach upset
- Loss of appetite
- Diarrhea
- Tiredness
- Weakness
- Headache
- Visual problems
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Use only if clearly needed during pregnancy
- Consult doctor before medication during lactation
Precautions & Warnings
- Children's sensitivity to the drug
- Keep drugs out of the reach of children
- Ophthalmologic examination requirement
Overdose Effects
- Symptoms: headache, drowsiness, visual disturbances, cardiovascular collapse, convulsions
- Gastric lavage for overdose treatment
Therapeutic Class
- Anti-malarial drugs
- Disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDs)
- Drugs used for Rheumatoid Arthritis
Storage Conditions
- Keep below 30°C temperature
- Keep away from light & moisture
- Keep out of the reach of children