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Hyloquin

Hyloquin

hydroxychloroquine

Manufacturer:

Imedco Djaja

Marketer:

Imedco Djaja
Concise Prescribing Info
Contents
Hydroxychloroquine sulfate
Indications/Uses
SLE, RA, Sjogren syndrome, autoimmune disease.
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Dosage/Direction for Use
Adult 1-2 times daily. Childn 1 tab is not suitable for childn weighing <31 kg. Max: 6.5 mg/kg daily based on ideal body wt.
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Administration
Should be taken with food.
Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to 4-aminoquinoline compd. Eye maculopathy. Childn <6 yr (<31 kg).
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Special Precautions
Eye exam related to the risk of retinopathy before treatment & after 5 yr of treatment, repeated every 12 mth. Stricter eye exam are recommended at daily doses exceeding the normal dose. Low visual acuity. Impaired renal function. Elderly.
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Adverse Reactions
Retinopathy, hypoglycemia, allergic reaction, skin rash, pruritus, nausea, diarrhea, anorexia, skeletal muscle myopathy or neuropathy.
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Drug Interactions
May increase serum levels of digoxin. Reduction of insulin dose or antidiabetic drugs may be needed. May prolong QT interval & increase risk of ventricular arrhythmias w/ drugs that have the potential to induce cardiac arrhythmias eg, mefloquine. Antiepileptic drug activity may be disrupted. May increase side effects w/ MTX. Increased levels of cyclosporine.
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MIMS Class
Disease-Modifying Anti-Rheumatic Drugs (DMARDs)
ATC Classification
P01BA02 - hydroxychloroquine ; Belongs to the class of aminoquinoline antimalarials.
Presentation/Packing
Form
Hyloquin FC tab 200 mg
Packing/Price
6 × 10's
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