Quinnel Dosage & Drug Information

Concise Prescribing Info

Contents

Hydroxychloroquine sulfate

Indications/Uses

RA, juvenile chronic arthritis. Lupus erythematosus.

Dosage/Direction for Use

RA 400-600 mg/day. Maintenance: 200-400 mg/day. Lupus erythematosus 400 mg/day. Maintenance: 200-400 mg/day.

Administration

Should be taken with food.

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity to 4-aminoquinoline derivatives.

Special Precautions

Retinopathy, maculopathy, hepatic or renal disease. Concomitant use w/ drugs affecting the eyes, liver & kidneys.

Adverse Reactions

Retinopathy, anorexia, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, headache.

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Drug Interactions

β-blockers, digoxin, MTX.

MIMS Class

ATC Classification

P01BA02 - hydroxychloroquine ; Belongs to the class of aminoquinoline antimalarials.

Thai FDA Category

Presentation/Packing

Form

Quinnel FC tab 200 mg

Packing/Price

10 × 10's

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