Hqtor, Hydroxychloroquinine
Hqtor 200 mg Tablet is an antimalarial medicine which is used in the treatment and suppression of malaria. It is also used in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis and Systemic Lupus Erythematosus. It is not recommended for use in patients with eye diseases. Close monitoring of blood glucose levels and muscle function is necessary while receiving the medicine.
Hydroxychloroquinine Side effects
Major & minor side effects for Hqtor 200 mg Tablet
- Blurred vision
- Muscle weakness
- Ringing or buzzing in the ears
- Sore throat
- Diarrhea
- Headache
- Loss of appetite
- Nausea and Vomiting
- Bleaching of hair
- Skin rash
- Nervousness
- Dizziness
Uses of Hqtor 200 mg Tablet
What is Hqtor prescribed for?
- Malaria
Hqtor 200 mg Tablet is used in the treatment and suppression of malaria. It helps in stopping acute attacks and it also increases the time interval between treatment and relapse of malaria.
- Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
Hqtor 200 mg Tablet is used in the treatment of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE). This is an autoimmune disease characterized by a “butterfly” rash on the face. In some patients, this disease can affect the skin, joints, kidneys, brain, and other organs.
- Rheumatoid Arthritis
Hqtor 200 mg Tablet is used in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis. This is an autoimmune disease that affects the smaller joints in the body and causes pain and swelling.
Concerns
Commonly asked questions
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Onset of action
The amount of time required for this medicine to show its action is not clinically established. -
Duration of effect
The amount of time for which this medicine remains active in the body is not clinically established. However, it remains in the body for an average duration of 50 days. -
Safe with alcohol?
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption. -
Is it habit forming?
No habit forming tendency has been reported. -
Usage in pregnancy?
This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless potential benefits outweigh the risks. Discuss all the risks and benefits with your doctor before taking this medicine. -
Usage while breast-feeding?
This medicine is recommended for use in breastfeeding women only if necessary. The risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine.
When not to use?
Allergy
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with a known allergy to Hqtor 200 mg Tablet or other 4-aminoquinoline compounds.
Warnings
Warnings for special population
Pregnancy
This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless potential benefits outweigh the risks. Discuss all the risks and benefits with your doctor before taking this medicine.
Breast-feeding
This medicine is recommended for use in breastfeeding women only if necessary. The risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine.
General warnings
Effect on heart
Hqtor 200 mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with heart diseases due to the increase in the risk of irregular heartbeats. Close monitoring of heart function is necessary while receiving this medicine. The treatment should be discontinued if any changes in the heart function appear.
Musculoskeletal effects
Hqtor 200 mg Tablet may cause muscle weakness if used for a long duration of time. Close monitoring of skeletal muscle function and tendon reflexes is necessary while receiving this medicine. The treatment should be discontinued if symptoms of muscle weakness appear.
Effect on kidney
Hqtor 200 mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Close monitoring of kidney function is necessary while receiving this medicine. The dose should be adjusted based on the creatinine clearance.
Effect on liver
Hqtor 200 mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver diseases and alcoholic patients. Inform the doctor about any history of liver disease before taking this medicine. Close monitoring of liver function is necessary while receiving this medicine.
Dosage
Missed Dose
Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost the time for your next dose, skip the missed dose. Do not double your dose to make up for the missed dose.
Overdose
Seek emergency medical treatment or contact the doctor in case of an overdose.
Interactions
All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.
Interaction with Alcohol
Description
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Instructions
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Interaction with Medicine
Thioridazine
Aluminium Hydroxide/Magnesium Hydroxide
Antidiabetic medicines
Atorvastatin
Disease interactions
Oculotoxicity
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with a history of eye diseases. Close monitoring of eye function is necessary while receiving this medicine. The treatment should be discontinued if symptoms of visual changes appear.
Porphyria
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with Porphyria which is a rare genetic disorder. Inform the doctor if you have a history of any genetic disorder. An alternate treatment option should be considered based on the clinical condition.
Blood disorders
This medicine should be used with caution in patients with a history of blood disorders. Close monitoring of white blood cell count, hemoglobin, and platelets is necessary while receiving this medicine. The treatment should be discontinued if the blood cell count reduces.
Food interactions
Information not available.
Lab interactions
Information not available.
General Instructions
Take Hqtor 200 mg Tablet as advised by the doctor. Do not consume larger quantities than prescribed. Close monitoring of blood glucose levels is necessary while receiving this medicine. Contact the doctor immediately if the symptoms are not reduced or worsen. The treatment should be discontinued if any undesired effect appears.
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