Quinivir 200200mg
Tablet
Square Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
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| Alcohol | CAUTION Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Quinivir 200. Please consult your doctor. |
| Pregnancy | CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR Quinivir 200 may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the devel... View More |
| Breastfeeding | SAFE IF PRESCRIBED Quinivir 200 is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is n... View More |
| Driving | UNSAFE Quinivir 200 may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
You may get eye problems while taking this medicine. This may affect your ... View More |
| Kidney | CAUTION Quinivir 200 should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Quinivir 200 may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
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| Liver | CAUTION Quinivir 200 should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Quinivir 200 may be needed. Please consult your doctor. |
Introduction
Quinivir 200 is used in the treatment of autoimmune conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis and systemic lupus erythematosus. It slows down the progress... View More
Uses of Quinivir 200
- Rheumatoid arthritis
- Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)
Side effects of Quinivir 200
- Blurred vision
- Abdominal pain
- Diarrhea
- Feeling sick
- Headache
- Loss of appetite
- Mood changes
How to use Quinivir 200
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Quinivir 200 is to be take... View More
How Quinivir 200 works
Quinivir 200 is a Disease Modifying Anti-Rheumatoid Drug (DMARD). It works by suppressing the overactivity of the immune system that causes inflammation... View More
What if you forget to take Quinivir 200?
If you miss a dose of Quinivir 200, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to y... View More
- You have been prescribed HCQS 200 Tablet for the treatment of autoimmune conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis or systemic lupus erythematosus.
- Take it with food to avoid an upset stomach.
- It can take 8-12 weeks for HCQS 200 Tablet to work. Keep taking it as prescribed.
- Do not take medicines that neutralise stomach acids (antacids) four hours before and after taking HCQS 200 Tablet as they can stop the medicine from bei... View More
- Have regular eye tests done while taking this medicine. Stop taking it and inform your doctor immediately if you notice any changes in your vision.
- It can cause lowering of blood glucose level. Inform your doctor if you experience hypoglycemia symptoms such as cold sweats, cool pale skin, tremor, an... View More
Indication
Acute and chronic rheumatoid arthritis, Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), Malaria
Administration
Should be taken with food.
Adult Dose
Oral Malaria Acute treatment 800 mg PO, then 400 mg PO 6-8 hours later, then 400 mg PO at 24 and 48 hours Prophylaxis 400 mg PO weekly, starting... View More
Child Dose
Malaria Acute treatment 13 mg/kg base PO, then 6.5 mg/kg base PO 6 hr later, then 6.5 mg/kg base PO at 24 and 48 hours; not to exceed 400 mg/day base ... View More
Renal Dose
Renal impairment: Estimation of plasma hydroxychloroquine levels to be undertaken in patients with severely compromised function and dosage adjusted acc... View More
Contraindication
The presence of retinal or visual field changes attributable to any 4-aminoquinoline compound, patients with known hypersensitivity to 4-aminoquinoline ... View More
Mode of Action
Hydroxychloroquine is a 4-aminoquinoline antimalarial with actions similar to those of chloroquine but is mainly used in the treatment of SLE and rheuma... View More
Precaution
Impaired liver or renal function, severe GI disorders, porphyria, psoriasis, neurological disorders especially a history of epilepsy, myasthenia gravis,... View More
Side Effect
Retinopathy, hair loss, photosensitivity, tinnitus, myopathy (long-term therapy). Psychosis, seizures, leucopenia and rarely aplastic anaemia, hepatitis... View More
Interaction
Cimetidine may increase serum levels of hydroxychloroquine. Its absorption may be decreased by kaolin or Mg trisilicate. Avoid digoxin and alcohol. Incr... View More
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