Manufacturer
Sanofi
Contents
Hydroxychloroquine sulphate
Indication
Plaquenil (hydroxychloroquine) is indicated for the suppressive treatment and treatment of acute attacks of malaria. It is also indicated for the treatment of discoid and systemic lupus erythematosus, and rheumatoid arthritis.
Instruction
You should not use Plaquenil if you are allergic to hydroxychloroquine, or if you have a history of vision changes or damage to your retina caused by hydroxychloroquine or similar anti-malaria medications. Before using Plaquenil, tell your doctor if you are allergic to any drugs, or if you have psoriasis, porphyria, liver disease, alcoholism, or glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G-6-PD) deficiency.
Take Plaquenil exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Do not take in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended. Follow the directions on your prescription label.Take Plaquenil with a meal or a glass of milk, unless your doctor tells you otherwise. Plaquenil is sometimes given only once per week. Choose the same day each week to take this medication if you are on a weekly dosing schedule.
Drug interaction
Cimetidine may increase serum levels of hydroxychloroquine. Its absorption may be decreased by kaolin or Mg trisilicate. Avoid digoxin and alcohol. Increased risk of ventricular arrhythmias when used with halofantrine. Concurrent use with mefloquine may increase the risk of convulsions.
Malaysia
