Hydroxychloroquine 200 mg Tablet

What is Hydroxychloroquine 200 mg?

The initial formulation of Hydroxychloroquine 200 mg was for curing Malaria cases (induced by mosquitoes biting humans). Furthermore, it proved to ward off Malaria, if taken beforehand manifesting of the Malarial parasite infection. It is also prescribed as therapeutics specifically for lupus and rheumatoid arthritis — which are auto-immune diseases. In Lupus, it helps mitigate skin problems, as well as helps in arresting any swelling or pain in Arthritis. 

Hydroxychloroquine 200 mg Dosage and Uses

Usually the dosage as prescribed by your consulting physician takes predominance; it is an oral medicine, to be ingested via the mouth with water. The exact period of time and medicine dosage course depends on the severity of your malarial parasite infestation, and the response of your body to Hydroxychloroquine 200mg tablets. Commonly, it’s prescribed for taking along with food, prior to- or post- meals for avoiding stomach upset issues.

Precautions

Paramount dosage courses notify you of, either administering any doses of Hydroxychloroquine 200mg tablets — a minimum of 4 hours prior to- or post- having taken any medication for diarrhea (such as Kaolin) or antacids. For Malaria treatments, Hydroxychloroquine doses must not be ignored, neither shorten nor lengthen the course as prescribed by your doctor. Malaria infection may manifest or return much rapidly than before.

Any contraindications for Hydroxychloroquine 200 mg ?

Importantly, Hydroxychloroquine influences the QT prolongation — your heartbeat’s rhythmic pulses. Seldom, it induces scarcely mortal manifestation of rapid or asymmetrical heartbeat, or severe dizziness-type, fainting symptoms. Consequently, patients with certain heart ailments, or already taking prescribed medication (which induces QT prolongation), must either avoid Hydroxychloroquine, or mandatorily inform your Medical Practitioner of any irregular heart conditions such as heart failure, slowed down heartbeat, QT prolongation in the EKG, etc.

Hydroxychloroquine 200 mg Side Effects

As per studies of Hydroxychloroquine 200mg tablets, majority show no records of morbid side-effects, proving it as effective and safe. Notwithstanding, most common symptoms include, Nausea, Vomiting, reduction in regular appetite, light dizziness and/or headaches. Patients may experience slower heartbeats, or even heart failure symptoms including shortness of breath, atypical lethargy, liver disease symptoms including severe stomach or abdominal pain, weakening of muscles, unwanted or uncontrolled movements such as

• tongue or of face twitching
• hallucinations
• dark colored urine,
• gaining weight suddenly
• hair loss
• hair or skin color changes
• yellowing eyes or skin
• swelling of ankles or feet
• hearing transformations such as ringing in ears
• hearing impairment
• signs of infection such as persistent sore throat and fever as well as mood changes involving depression and/or anxiety
• isolated thoughts of suicide, and bruising and/or bleeding easily.

It may also induce Hypoglycemia, or low blood sugar. Moreover, it may also cause eyesight ailments including sensitivity to light or vision changes such as light flashes or tainted streaks, difficulty in reading, blurred vision as well as sometimes obscured regions of vision.

Drug Interaction

Primarily, Hydroxychloroquine 200 mg hasn’t recorded any evidence for any adverse interactions with majority of pharmacological products. However, Remdesivir and Penicillamine are two noteworthy prescriptions, which could interact with Hydroxychloroquine!

Missed Dose

Having dropped a dose forgettingly, you should take as soon as you remember; however, if the next dose is quite nearer by time, Drop the missed dose altogether, and Do Have the next dose on time. Taking a double dose is prohibited!

Overdose

As a patient consuming pills of Hydroxychloroquine 200mg tablets over a great length of time, you should get tested in labs for Complete Blood Count, EKG, Liver Function, as well as conduct Eye Exams and specific Reflex Tests for a thorough checkup of your current physical condition.

Storage

Hydroxychloroquine 200mg tablets must be stored in a cool, dry place, preferably away from sunlight (or any light), and humidity or moisture. As sound judgement calls for Always Storing any pharmacological products away from pets and children; the bathroom is not quite the pace for storing Hydroxychloroquine.

Conclusion

Primarily, Hydroxychloroquine treats Malaria infestation and related symptoms. Doctors and Specialists also prescribe it for controlling or treating Lupus and Rheumatoid Arthritis.

Hydroxychloroquine And Alcohol

Hydroxychloroquine has no known or published sources citing any interaction with any types of alcohol!

FAQ

Is hydroxychloroquine 200 mg a steroid?

No! In fact, it is a steroid-sparing agent.

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Is hydroxychloroquine an antibiotic?

No. It is a steroid-sparing agent, primarily for managing of Malaria, whilst also administered in the patients of Lupus and Rheumatoid Arthritis.

Is 200mg of Hydroxychloroquine safe?

Yes! Since its formulation, followed by clinical trials over decades, it is a dependable pharmacological solution for predominantly all cases. Except for those with specifically severe heart ailments such as QT prolongation in the EKG, slow heartbeat, or heart failure, Hydroxychloroquine must be prescribed and administered under strict supervision and medical analyses.

Does hydroxychloroquine reduce immune system?

Yes. It may induce a temporary infirmity called as “Trained Immunity” for some subjects.

Is hydroxychloroquine safe to take daily?

Yes, as per your medical consultant, the time period for Malaria treatment may vary. However, for any term as deemed fit, hydroxychloroquine is absolutely safe for use on a daily basis!

How safe is hydroxychloroquine?

Since, Hydroxychloroquine is known to induce abnormal cardiac rhythms such as QT interval prolongation, which causes a precarious rapidly beating heartrate called Ventricular Tachycardia, it is not safe with patients with such heart problem conditions without further diagnosis and evaluation.

Is hydroxychloroquine an anti-inflammatory?

Up to a certain extent, Hydroxychloroquine does manifest anti-inflammatory effects in people with inflammatory arthritis as well as those patients with HIV infection.

Is Hydroxychloroquine bad for your liver?

In extremely rare cases, Hydroxychloroquine causes morbid side effects on the Liver, specifically in patients having certain other medical conditions. after being prescribed, Hydroxychloroquine having worked contraindicated to the already prevalently prescribed medications.