Treats or prevents malaria. Also used to treat lupus and arthritis
Brand Names:
Plaquenil
Contraindications:
You should not use this medicine if you have ever had an allergic reaction to hydroxychloroquine
Uses:
Tablet
Your doctor will tell you how much to take and how often. You should not use this medicine more often or in greater amounts than your doctor ordered.
Take this medicine with food or milk.
If a dose is missed:
If you take one dose a week, take the missed dose as soon as possible. Then return to your regular dosing schedule.
If you take one or more doses daily, take the missed dose as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then to take your medicine and skip the missed dose.
You should not use two doses at the same time.
Storage:
Store at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light.
Keep all medicine out of the reach of children.
Special precautions:
Before taking, tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to any medications. tell your doctor and pharmacist what prescription and nonprescription medications, vitamins, nutritional supplements, and herbal products you are taking. tell your doctor if you have or have ever had heart failure or liver disease. tell your doctor if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding. If you become pregnant while taking, call your doctor
Warnings:
If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, talk to your doctor before taking this medicine.
Talk to your doctor if you have vision or eye problems, liver disease, skin disorder, or any other medical problems before you take this medicine.
This medicine may cause dizziness and vision changes. Be careful while driving a car or operating machinery.
Side Effects:
Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away:
