HCQ 200 mg tablet

Name: HCQ
Brand: Getz Pharma
SKU: GETHCQ294
Price: 151 PKR
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Brand: Getz Pharma

Prescription Required

Malaria Anti-rheumatic, Systemic

HCQ 200 mg tablet is composed of Hydroxychloroquine Sulphate (200 mg)

Primary Uses
Indications
Side Effects
Warnings
Contraindications
FAQS

Primary Uses

Malaria

Indications

This medicine is used in the treatment of malaria, rheumatoid arthritis (joint disorder), juvenile rheumatoid arthritis (joint disorder in children) lupus erythematosus (autoimmune disorder), or skin conditions aggravated by sunlight

Side Effects

Some patients might experience an upset stomach, hair loss, skin reactions, or eye problems like retinal changes, corneal opacity, and impaired visual accommodation.

Warnings

Pregnancy

This medicine should be avoided by pregnant women.

Lactation

Please consult your doctor before taking this medicine if you are breastfeeding.

Precautions

Please consult your doctor before taking this medicine if you have kidney disease, liver disease, a history of stomach disorders or blood disorders.

Contraindications

Please consult your doctor before taking this medicine if you have maculopathy (damage to the macula of the eye)

FAQS

Indications:

This medicine is used to treat Rheumatoid Arthritis (joint disorder), juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis, Lupus Erythematosus (autoimmune disease affecting various body organs), and skin conditions aggravated by sunlight.

Administration:

This medicine is mostly taken orally. The dosage is dependent on the age, condition and its severity. Please consult your doctor before using this medicine.

Storage:

Please store this medicine at room temperature (18-25 Celsius). Keep it away from excessive light, moisture, and children. Read the leaflet provided with the medicine for further storage guidance.

Side Effects:

The patients administered with this medicine may experience vision changes, skin changes, alopecia (loss of hair from part of the head or body), gastrointestinal disturbances, and Stevens-Johnson Syndrome (medicine associated adverse reactions).

Precautions:

The patients with blood disorders, porphyria (liver dysfunction associated reactions), renal (kidney) and hepatic (liver) impairment, psoriasis (skin condition causing red, itchy scaly patches), G6PD deficiency (enzyme found in body), risk of severe hypoglycemia (significant drop in blood sugar levels), and skeletal muscle function abnormalities should use this medicine cautiously.

Effects on pregnancy and lactation:

This medicine is not recommended during pregnancy. The effects of this medicine are undetermined in nursing females. Please consult your doctor before use.

Contraindications:

The patients with maculopathy (progressive disease that can lead to vision loss) should avoid use of this medicine.

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