Generic Name - Hydroxychloroquine
Category - Antiprotozoal drug.
Indications
Acute attacks of malaria.
Generic Hydroxychloroquine is indicated to prevent and treat acute attacks of malaria. Hydroxychloroquine belongs to the family of medicines called antiprotozoals. Protozoa are tiny, one-celled animals. Some are parasites that can cause many different kinds of infection in the body.
Generic Hydroxychloroquine Contraindications and Drug Interactions
Generic Hydroxychloroquine is contraindicated in patients, who are hypersensitive to this drug, medications that belong to this class of drugs or had an allergic reaction to it in the past.
Generic Hydroxychloroquine should not be taken by patients who have a history of the following ailment conditions.
Liver disease
Psoriasis
an eye damage or visual changes
Glucose-6 phosphate dehydrogenase (G-6-PD) deficiency
There are a number of medications that interact with Generic Hydroxychloroquine. It is important to take the doctor's counsel if you are taking any of the following.
A gold compound such as aurothioglucose
digoxin
methotrexate
Generic Hydroxychloroquine Dosage
The following information just highlights the general average dosage of GenericHydroxychloroquine
The usual dose of Generic Hydroxychloroquine is 400 milligrams taken once every 7 days on exactly the same day of each week. If circumstances permit, preventive therapy should begin 2 weeks prior to exposure. If not, the doctor will advise a starting dose of 800 milligrams, which may be divided into 2 doses taken 6 hours apart.
Generic Hydroxychloroquine Adverse Effects
Some of the most serious Generic Hydroxychloroquine side Effects include blurred vision, or change in vision, fainting spells, fever or chills, sore throat, hearing loss, headaches, confusion, or other mental changes, muscle weakness or ringing in the ears and seizures.
This is not a complete list of all Side effects. Do concur with your doctor and follow his directions completely when you are taking Generic Hydroxychloroquine.
Generic Hydroxychloroquine and Pregnancy
Studies do not indicate whether Generic Hydroxychloroquine will harm an unborn baby if taken during pregnancy. Therefore, do not take hydroxychloroquine without first talking to your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant.
Generic Hydroxychloroquine and Breastfeeding
It is not known how hydroxychloroquine will affect a nursing infant. Hence, do not take hydroxychloroquine without first talking to your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.
Generic Hydroxychloroquine and Pediatric
Studies indicate that children are especially sensitive to the effects of Generic Hydroxychloroquine. This may increase the chance of side effects during treatment. Do consult your doctor and seek medical advice.
Generic Hydroxychloroquine and Geriatric
The safety and effectiveness of Generic Hydroxychloroquine in geriatric patients have not been established.
Note
The above information about Generic Hydroxychloroquine serves as an information resource only and is not intended to substitute professional medical advice, examination, diagnosis and treatment. Always seek the counsel of your doctor, physician or pharmacist before starting any new treatment or making changes to existing therapy.
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