Avloquin-H 200 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 15.00 (3 x 10: ৳ 450.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 150.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Hydroxychloroquine sulphate |
| Company | Aci limited |
Indications
- Acute and chronic rheumatoid arthritis
- Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)
- Malaria
Pharmacology
acts as an immunosuppressant, stabilizes lysosomal membranes, inhibits enzyme activity, disrupts cell walls of infected red blood cells
Dosage & Administration
- Oral administration with food
- 400 to 600 mg daily for rheumatoid arthritis
- 400 mg once or twice daily for SLE
- Initial dose of 800 mg followed by 400 mg in 6-8 hours and 400 mg on each of two consecutive days for malaria
- Dosing instructions for children
Side Effects
- nausea
- vomiting
- stomach upset
- loss of appetite
- diarrhea
- tiredness
- weakness
- headache
- visual problems
Pregnancy & Lactation
Use only if needed during pregnancy, consult doctor regarding breastfeeding
Precautions & Warnings
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, away from light & moisture, out of reach of children