HCQ 200 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 15.00 (3 x 10: ৳ 450.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 150.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Hydroxychloroquine sulphate |
| Company | Unimed unihealth pharmaceuticals ltd |
Indications
- Acute and chronic rheumatoid arthritis
- Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)
- Malaria
Pharmacology
Acts as an immunosuppressant by inhibiting production of rheumatoid and acute phase reactants. Accumulates in white blood cells, stabilizing lysosomal membranes and inhibiting the activity of many enzymes. Disrupts cell walls of infected red blood cells and kills the developing parasites.
Dosage & Administration
- Tablets are for oral administration and taken with food to avoid stomach upset
- Acute and chronic rheumatoid arthritis: 400 to 600 mg daily
- Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE): 400 mg once or twice daily for several weeks or months
- Malaria: Initial dose of 800 mg followed by 400 mg in 6-8 hours and 400 mg on each of two consecutive days, dosage for children
Side Effects
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Stomach upset
- Loss of appetite
- Diarrhea
- Tiredness
- Weakness
- Headache
- Visual problems
Pregnancy & Lactation
Should be used only if clearly needed during pregnancy. Small amounts are found in breast milk.
Precautions & Warnings
- Children are especially sensitive to the compounds
- Keep drugs out of reach of children
- Opthalmologic 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 temperature, away from light & moisture. Keep out of the reach of children