Roxiquin 200 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 12.00 (3 x 10: ৳ 360.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 120.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Hydroxychloroquine sulphate |
| Company | Opsonin pharma ltd |
Indications
- Acute and chronic rheumatoid arthritis
- Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)
- Malaria
Pharmacology
- Immunosuppressant action
- Accumulation in white blood cells
- Stabilizing lysosomal membranes
- Inhibiting enzyme activity
- Disrupting infected red blood cells
Dosage & Administration
- Oral administration
- Taken with food
- Initial dose for different conditions
- Maintenance dose
- Dose reduction upon good response
Side Effects
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Stomach upset
- Loss of appetite
- Diarrhea
- Tiredness
- Weakness
- Headache
- Visual problems
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Limited use during pregnancy
- Consultation before medication during breastfeeding
Precautions & Warnings
- Children sensitivity
- Keep out of reach of children
- Regular opthalmologic examination
Overdose Effects
- Headache
- Drowsiness
- Visual disturbances
- Cardiovascular collapse
- Convulsions
- Respiratory and cardiac arrest
- Gastric lavage for overdose
Therapeutic Class
- Anti-malarial drugs
- Disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDs)
- Drugs used for Rheumatoid Arthritis
Storage Conditions
- Temperature below 30°C
- Protection from light and moisture