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Hydroxychloroquine - oral

(hi-drox-ee-klor-oh-kwin)

common brand names: Plaquenil

Plaquenil Usage: it medication is used to treat rheumatoid arthritis and lupus; and to treat or prevent malaria.

How to use Plaquenil: Take this drug with food to prevent stomach upset. Take this medication exactly as prescribed. don't stop taking it with-out consulting your healthcare professional. It's important to continue taking this since length of time prescribed. Stopping therapy too soon may not treat infection & can lead to a reinfection. While taking this medication, your physician may schedule lab tests to check some your eyesight, hearing & blood.

Plaquenil side effects: Nausea, vomiting, stomach upset, cramps, loss about appetite, diarrhea, tiredness, weakness or headache may occur the 1st some days as some your body adjusts to the drug. If these effects continue or become bothersome, inform your pharmacist. Notify your pharmacist if you develop: vision changes (such as blurred vision, trouble seeing at night or problems focusing clearly), ringing in ears, difficulty hearing. in unlikely series you have an allergic reaction to this drug, seek immediate medical attention. Symptoms about an allergic reaction include: rash, itching, swelling, dizziness, breathing trouble. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

Plaquenil Precautions: Tell you're physician if you have: liver disease, blood disorders, psoriasis, allergies (especially drug allergies). it medication should be used only if clearly needed during pregnancy. since small amounts of it medication are found in breast milk; consult you're doctor before breast-feeding.

Plaquenil drug interactions: Tell your physician of any over-the-counter or prescription drug you may take. do not start or stop any medicine without physician or physician approval.

Plaquenil Overdose: If overdose is suspected, contact you're local poison control center or emergency room immediately. Symptoms of overdose may include blurred vision; severe drowsiness or dizziness; fainting; irregular heartbeat; headache; excessive excitability; slow, shallow breathing; seizures; & loss of consciousness.

Plaquenil special notes: children are very sensitive to the effects of it medication. It's important to keep it & every medications out of the reach of child.

If you missed Plaquenil dose: If you miss dose, use it as soon as you remember. If this is near the time of next dose, skip missed dose & resume you're usual dosing schedule. do not double dose to catch up.

Plaquenil Storage: Store at room temperature between 59 & 86 degrees F (between 15 & 30 degrees C) away from moisture & heat. do not store in the bathroom.

Active Ingredients : Hydroxychloroquine