Coroquin 200 mg (Tablet)

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Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Hydroxychloroquine sulphate
Company Biopharma limited

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. It also accumulates in white blood cells, stabilizing lysosomal membranes and inhibiting the activity of many enzymes, including collagenase and the proteases that cause cartilage breakdown. It also acts by disrupting cell walls of infected red blood cells and kills the developing parasites.

Dosage & Administration

  • Oral administration
  • Taken with food to avoid stomach upset
  • Dosing varies for different conditions

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. Consult doctor before medication if breastfeeding.

Precautions & Warnings

  • Children are especially sensitive to the drug
  • Keep out of reach of children
  • Ophthalmologic examination required every 12 months

Overdose Effects

  • Headache
  • Drowsiness
  • Visual disturbances
  • Cardiovascular collapse
  • Convulsions
  • Respiratory and cardiac arrest

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.

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