This is the brand name form of HYDROXYCHLOROQUINE SULFATE. Uses include treatment of rheumatoid arthritis and lupus as well as the prevention of malaria.
HOW TO USE THIS MEDICATION
Take this medication with food to prevent stomach upset. Take this medication exactly as prescribed. Do not stop taking it without consulting your doctor. It is important to continue taking these for the length of time prescribed. Stopping therapy too soon may not treat the infection and can lead to reinfection. While taking this medication, your doctor may schedule lab tests to check your eye sight, hearing and blood.
SIDE EFFECTS
Nausea, vomiting, stomach upset, cramps, loss of appetite, diarrhea, tiredness, weakness or headache may occur the first several days as your body adjusts to the medication. If these effects continue or become bothersome, inform your doctor. Notify your doctor if you develop any changes in seeing such as blurred vision, trouble seeing at night, or problems focusing clearly. Also report if you experience ringing in the ears or have any difficulty hearing while taking this medication.
PRECAUTIONS
During pregnancy, this drug should be used only if clearly needed. Since small amounts of this medication are found in breast milk consult your doctor before breastfeeding. Tell your doctor if you have preexisting liver disease, blood disorders, or psoriasis.
DRUG INTERACTIONS
Tell your doctor of any overthecounter or prescription medications you may take.
NOTES
Children are very sensitive to the effects of this medication. It is important to keep this and all medications out of the reach of children.
MISSED DOSE
If dosing schedule is 1 per 7 days, take missed dose as soon as possible and resume regular schedule. If dosing is 1 per day, take missed dose that day. If not remembered until the next day, skip missed dose, resume regular schedule and do not double the doses. If dosing is 1 or more per day, take missed dose if within 1 hour. If not remembered until later, skip missed dose, resume regular schedule and do not double dose.
STORAGE
Store at room temperature between 59 and 86 degrees F (between 15 and 30 degrees C) away from moisture and heat. Do not store in the bathroom.
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