Oxyclor Tablets 200Mg (1 Strip = 10 Tablets)

Requires Prescription (YES/NO)

Yes

Generics

Hydroxychloroquine Sulphate

Used For

Rheumatoid Arthritis

How it works

Hydroxychloroquine exerts a beneficial effect in lupus erythematosus (chronic discoid or systemic) and acute or chronic rheumatoid arthritis. The precise mechanism of action is not known.

Dosage

Hydroxychloroquine Sulphate

Side Effects

The side-effects of hydroxychloroquine includes gastro-intestinal disturbances, headache and skin reactions (rashes, pruritus); those occurring less frequently include convulsions, visual changes, keratopathy, ototoxicity, hair depigmentation, hair loss and discoloration of skin, nails, and mucous membranes. In rare cases, hydroxychloroquine has caused visual changes or loss of vision. Side-effects that occur rarely include blood disorders (including thrombocytopenia, agranulocytosis and aplastic anemia), mental changes (including emotional disturbances and psychosis), myopathy, (including cardiomyopathy and neuromyopathy), acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis, exfoliative dermatitis, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, photosensitivity and hepatic damage, angioedema has also been reported.

Drug Interactions

Alfa and Beta Agalsidase , Laronidase , Amiodarone , Droperidol , Moxifloxacin , Antacids , Kaolin , Lanthanum , Antiepileptic , Mefloquine , Ciclosporin , Digoxin , Cimetidine , Neostigmine , Pyridostigmine .

Indication

Hydroxychloroquine sulfate is indicated for the treatment of: * Active rheumatoid arthritis (including juvenile idiopathic arthritis). * Systemic and discoid lupus erythematosus. *Dermatological conditions caused or aggravated by sunlight.

When not to Use

Hydroxychloroquine is contraindicated in: * Patients with known hypersensitivity to 4-aminoquinoline compounds. * Patients with pre-existing maculopathy of the eye. * Long-term therapy in children. * Children under 6 years of age.

Precaution

The drug should be used with caution in neurological disorders (especially in those with a history of epilepsy).

Warning 1

In the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis, if objective improvement does not occur within six months, the drug should be discontinued.

Warning 2

Periodic blood cell counts should be made if patients are given prolonged therapy. If any severe blood disorder appears which is not attributable to the disease under treatment, discontinuation of the drug should be considered.

Warning 3

Dermatologic reactions to hydroxychloroquine may occur and, therefore, proper care should be exercised when it is administered to any patient receiving a drug with a significant tendency to produce dermatitis.

Pregnancy category

Always consult your physician before using any medicine.

Storage (YES/NO)

Store this medicine at room temperature, away from direct light and heat.