Hcqs 300 Mg Tablet

Dr. Emily Brown

Dr. Ryan Mitchell

SKU

CMS2241

Strength

300mg

Generic Name

Hydroxychloroquine

Manufacturer

Ipca Laboratories, India

## Hcqs 300 Mg Tablet (Hydroxychloroquine)

## What Is The Generic Name For Hcqs 300 Mg Tablet:

Hydroxychloroquine is the generic version for Hcqs 300 Mg Tablet

## Which USA Brand is Equivalent To Hcqs 300 Mg Tablet (Hydroxychloroquine):

Plaquenil

## About Hcqs 300 Mg Tablet (Hydroxychloroquine)

Hcqs 300 Mg Tablet contains an active ingredient, Hydroxychloroquine, which is used in the treatment ofrheumatoid arthritisand systemic lupus erythematosus. It is also used in the treatment and suppression of malaria. It is available at all the leading pharmacy, drugstores, and medical supply stores and must be taken by doctor’s prescription only.

## Manufacturer :

Ipca Laboratories, India is one of the leading pharmaceutical companies which manufacture Hcqs 300 Mg Tablet.

## Strength :

Hcqs 300 Mg Tablet contains an active ingredient, Hydroxychloroquine, which is available in the various strengths and substitutes at all the leading pharmacy, drugstores, and medical supply stores.

## What Are The Uses Of The Hcqs 300 Mg Tablet (Hydroxychloroquine):

Hcqs 300 Mg Tablet is used in the treatment in following conditions:

Malaria

Systemic Lupus Erythematosus

Rheumatoid Arthritis

## How Hcqs 300 Mg Tablet (Hydroxychloroquine) Works:

Hcqs Tablet has an active ingredient; Hydroxychloroquine is a Disease Modifying Anti-Rheumatoid Drug (DMARD) which works by suppressing the overactivity of the immune system that causes inflammation (swelling) and pain in the joints. This slows the development of the underlying disease.

## Before You Use Hcqs 300 Mg Tablet (Hydroxychloroquine):

Make sure that:

You are not allergic to Hydroxychloroquine

You are not having any serious Disease

Your doctor must know about your medical history (about your Surgeries, all diseases, pre- existing disease and Medications, Supplements, Food Habits, etc.)

## What Should You Avoid While Taking Hcqs 300 Mg Tablet (Hydroxychloroquine):

You should avoid taking alcohol

You should avoid driving

You should avoid taking Medicines without prescriptions

## When Not To Use Hcqs 300 Mg Tablet (Hydroxychloroquine):

You should not take Hcqs 300 Mg Tablet if you:

Have ever noticed any Allergy/Hypersensitivity

Have Liver disease

Have heart disease

Have impaired kidney function

Are Pregnant/Conceiving/Breastfeeding

## Tell Your Doctor If You:

Have Allergy to the Tablet

Are taking Alcohol or Other Drugs

Have Liver/ Kidney disease

Are Pregnant or Trying to Conceive

Are Breastfeeding

## Dosage :

Hcqs 300 Mg Tablet contains an active ingredient, Hydroxychloroquine, which is used in the treatment ofrheumatoid arthritisand systemic lupus erythematosus. It is available in various strengths and substitutes and must be given on doctor’s prescription only. You should consult your doctor for dosage and time because age and severity of the disease differ from person to person and it can only be judged by your doctor.

Adults are advised to take Hcqs 300 Mg Tablet at a fixed time with food as instructed by your Doctor. You must take this medicine regularly by time for better effects.

## How Much Of The Hcqs 300 Mg Tablet (Hydroxychloroquine) to Be Used:

As Hcqs 300 Mg Tablet is available in various strengths and substitutes, Patients are always advised to follow their doctor’s prescriptions and instructions to take Hcqs 300 Mg Tablet. Do not take the Tablet on your own and for longer time than recommended by doctor.

## How To Take The Hcqs 300 Mg Tablet (Hydroxychloroquine):

Take Hcqs 300 Mg Tablet in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow the medicine as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break the Tablet. Hcqs 300 Mg Tablet must be taken with food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

## For How Long Should You Continue Using Hcqs 300 Mg Tablet (Hydroxychloroquine):

You are always advised to take Hcqs 300 Mg Tablet as prescribed. Do not start/stop using this medicine yourself. Follow all the instructions given by your doctor. Do not take the Tablet in smaller or larger amount or for longer than prescribed by your doctor.

## Overdose :

Seek emergency medical attention or contact your doctor immediately in case of any overdose symptoms. Symptoms like dizziness, confusion, increased heartbeat, tremor and sweating after taking the dose should be reported immediately. Emergency medical treatment will be initiated by the doctor if you are suspecting overdose symptoms.

## Missed Dose:

The missed dosage of the medicine should be taken as soon as possible. It is advisable to skip the missed dosage of the medicine if it is already time for your next scheduled dosage. Do not take double dosage of the medicine to make up for the missed dosage.

## What Are The Side Effects Of The Hcqs 300 Mg Tablet (Hydroxychloroquine):

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

Mood changes

## What Are The Common Drug Interactions:

Few medicines have been reported to interact with Hcqs 300 Mg Tablet. This can produce some undesirable effects or cause your drug not to work properly. You must always tell your doctor if you are on other medication or Supplements so that well planned medication can be given. It interacts with the following medicines:

Mefloquine

Praziquantel

Cyclosporine

Lafutidine

Roxatidine

Famotidine

Nizatidine

Cimetidine

Ranitidine

Thioridazine

Aluminium Hydroxide/Magnesium Hydroxide

Antidiabetic medicines

Atorvastatin

It can also interact with following disease condition:

Oculotoxicity

Porphyria

Blood disorders

## Warning And Precaution:

Hcqs 300 Mg Tablet can worsen the conditions like:

Allergy

Liver/ Kidney Diseases

It should be used with caution due to the increased risk of side effects such as dizziness, fainting, and drowsiness

You must always consult your doctor to get best possible treatment when you are suffering from any of these conditions.

## Things To Remember:

Keep out of reach of children

It is not recommended for use in patients having eye diseases

Regular monitoring of blood glucose levels and muscle function is necessary while receiving the medicine

This medicine can cause lowering of blood glucose level. You must inform your doctor if you experience hypoglycemia symptoms such as cold sweats, cool pale skin, tremor, and anxious feeling.

This medicine may cause muscle weakness if used for a long duration of time

You must always read the information properly written on the leaflet of medicine.

You must always consult your doctor if you have any doubt related to dosage, time and strength of the medicine.

## Indications :

Hcqs 300 Mg Tablet should be taken as prescribed by your doctor. Do not take this medicine for shorter or longer time than prescribed by the Doctor.

## Storage :

Store the Hcqs 300 Mg Tablet at room temperature in dark and dry place. Make sure the Tablet should be intact and not damaged while storing.