Hydroquin 200 Mg

Hydroquin 200 Mg (Hydroxychloroquine)

What Is The Generic Name For Hydroquin:

Hydroxychloroquine is the generic version for Hydroquin

Which US Brand is Equivalent To Hydroquin 200 Mg:

• Hydroquinone

About Hydroquin 200 Mg (Hydroxychloroquine)

Hydroquin 200 mg contains an active ingredient, Hydroxychloroquine, which is used to treat Malaria, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Systemic Lupus Erythematosus, and Type II Diabetes. It is a prescription based drug and can be purchased from any of the leading online pharmacy stores, drugstores, and medical supply stores.

Manufacturer:

Sun Pharma (India) is one of the leading pharmaceutical companies which manufacture Hydroquin 200 mg.

Strength:

Hydroquin 200 mg contains Hydroxychloroquine 200 mg per tablet and is available in the various strengths and substitutes at all the leading online pharmacy stores, drugstores, and medical supply stores.

What Are The Uses Of The Hydroquin 200 Mg (Hydroxychloroquine):

Hydroquin 200 mg is used in the treatment of:

• Malaria
• Rheumatoid Arthritis
• Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
• Type II Diabetes

How Hydroquin 200 Mg (Hydroxychloroquine) Works:

Hydroxychloroquine, rather than simply treating the disease, is known to suppress the underlying disease process by blocking the action of certain chemical messengers that are responsible for inflammation (swelling, pain, and redness) associated with certain autoimmune diseases.

Before You Use Hydroquin 200 Mg (Hydroxychloroquine):

Make sure that:

• You are not allergic to Hydroxychloroquine
• Your doctor knows about your Pre-existing disease, Surgeries, Medications, Food Habits, etc.

What Should You Avoid While Taking Hydroquin 200 Mg:

• Avoid taking alcohol
• Avoid Driving or mechanical job that needs your alertness
• Avoid taking Medicines without prescriptions

When Not To Use Hydroquin 200 Mg (Hydroxychloroquine):

You should not take Hydroquin 200 mg if you:

• Have ever noticed any Allergy/Hypersensitivity
• Have Severe Liver/Kidney Disease
• Have Heart Disease
• Are Pregnant/Conceiving/Breastfeeding

Tell Your Doctor If You:  

• Have Allergy to it
• Feel weakness, Blurred vision, Diarrhea, Headaches and Nausea
• Have any Kidney/Liver Disease
• Have Eye Problems
• Are taking Alcohol or Other Drugs
• Are Pregnant/Conceiving/Breastfeeding
• Have any other Dysfunction or Disease or taking other medicines

Dosage:

Hydroquin 200 mg contains Hydroxychloroquine that is used in the treatment of Malaria, SLE, Rheumatoid Arthritis, and Type II Diabetes. This prescription based drug may be available in different strengths and substitutes. Ask your doctor for dosage and frequency as the age and severity of the disease differ from patient to patient.

Adults are advised to take Hydroquin 200 mg at a fixed time regularly with food. It is not recommended for Type I Diabetic Patients and patients who have eye disease. It should not be given to pregnant/Breastfeeding women unless necessary.

How Much Of The Hydroquin 200 Mg (Hydroxychloroquine) to Be Used:

Hydroquin 200 mg preferably is to be taken regularly once or twice daily depending upon the condition and with other medicines as instructed by the doctor.

How To Take The Hydroquin 200 Mg (Hydroxychloroquine):

Hydroquin 200 mg dose should be taken at a fixed time regularly with the meal. Swallow the tablet as a whole with water without chewing or crushing it.

For How Long Should You Continue Using Hydroquin 200 Mg (Hydroxychloroquine):

You are always advised to take Hydroquin 200 mg as prescribed by your doctor. Do not start/stop using this medicine yourself. You are not advised to take it in a larger amount than recommended by your doctor. It takes 3-4 months to show its full results.

Overdose:

Call your doctor or reach to a nearby medical facility immediately if you are suspecting the overdose symptoms.

Missed Dose:

A missed dose of Hydroquin 200 mg should be taken as soon as you remember. Skip the dose if it is the time for the next dose but do not double the dose for next time if you missed once.

What Are The Side Effects Of The Hydroquin 200 Mg:

• Blurred vision
• Muscle weakness
• Ringing or buzzing in the ears
• Sore throat
• Stomach pain
• Diarrhea
• Headache
• Hypoglycemia
• Loss of appetite
• Nausea/ Vomiting
• Bleaching of hair
• Skin rashes
• Nervousness
• Dizziness

What Are The Common Drug Interactions:

Hydroquin 200 mg may interact with other medicine you are already taking, which can produce some adverse effects or cause the drug not to work properly. Always tell your doctor if you are on other medications or Supplements. Hydroquin 200 mg interacts with the following medicines:

• Antidiabetic Medicine
• Atorvastatin
• Thioridazine
• Aluminium and magnesium Hydroxide
• Interaction with disease:
• Occulotoxicity
• Porphyria
• Blood Disorders

Warning And Precaution:

Hydroquin 200 mg can worsen the conditions like:

• Allergy/hypersensitivity
• Musculoskeletal Effects
• Kidney\Liver Disease
• It must not be used in patients having eye problems and not recommended for pregnant/ Breastfeeding women and Children unless important.

Things To Remember:

• Regular Exercise and Proper Diet is good for the health and must be practiced while taking medicines
• Monitor your Glucose Levels Regularly
• Keep out of reach of children
• Read the information carefully written on the leaflet of medicine
• Clear your doubt related to the dose, time, and strength of your medicine with your doctor.

Indications:

Hydroquin 200 mg should be taken as prescribed by your doctor.

Storage:

Store the Hydroquin 200 mg at room temperature in a dark and dry place. Make sure that the package is intact and not damaged.