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Apo-Hydroxyquine®; Gen-Hydroxychloroquine; Plaquenil®
Aminoquinoline (Antimalarial)
¢ If you have an allergy to hydroxychloroquine or any other part of this medicine.
¢ Tell healthcare provider if you are allergic to any medicine. Make sure to tell about the allergy and how it affected you. This includes telling about rash; hives; itching; shortness of breath; wheezing; cough; swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat; or any other symptoms involved.
¢ If you have had any changes in vision due to hydroxychloroquine.
¢ This medicine is used to prevent or treat malaria.
¢ This medicine is used to treat systemic lupus erythematosus.
¢ This medicine is used to relieve pain and inflammation of arthritis.
¢ Hydroxychloroquine works to injure the parasite and fight the infection.
¢ It decreases the body's harmful response to diseases affecting the immune system.
¢ To gain the most benefit, do not miss doses.
¢ Take this medicine with food.
¢ Use prescription as directed, to prevent malaria.
¢ This medicine should be started before travel to the high risk area. Continue use after leaving the area.
¢ Take a missed dose as soon as possible.
¢ If it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and return to your regular schedule.
¢ Do not take a double dose or extra doses.
Malaria:
¢ If you miss a dose before leaving for your trip, call healthcare provider for instructions.
¢ If you have eye problems, talk with healthcare provider.
¢ If you have porphyria, talk with healthcare provider.
¢ If you have psoriasis, talk with healthcare provider.
¢ Check medicines with healthcare provider. This medicine may not mix well with other medicines.
¢ Be careful if you have G6PD deficiency. Anemia may occur.
¢ Avoid alcohol (includes wine, beer, and liquor).
¢ Tell healthcare provider if you are pregnant or plan on getting pregnant.
¢ Tell healthcare provider if you are breast-feeding.
Malaria:
¢ Other protective measures are needed along with this medicine including using screens, bednetting, insect repellent (10% to 35% DEET), and permethrin spray on clothing and nets. Avoid spraying most insect repellents on children. Decrease evening and night-time outdoor activity.
¢ Pregnant females traveling to malaria infested areas should discuss the risks with a healthcare provider first.
¢ Anemia.
¢ Belly pain.
¢ Nausea or vomiting. Small frequent meals, frequent mouth care, sucking hard, sugar-free candy, or chewing sugar-free gum may help.
¢ Eye damage can rarely occur.
¢ Change in condition being treated. Is it better, worse, or about the same?
¢ Have an eye exam every 6 months.
¢ If you suspect an overdose, call your local poison control center or emergency department immediately.
¢ Signs of a life-threatening reaction. These include wheezing; chest tightness; fever; itching; bad cough; blue skin color; fits; or swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat.
¢ Difficulty breathing.
¢ Fever that occurs while in or after return from the malaria area.
¢ Severe nausea or vomiting.
¢ Sudden change in vision, eye pain or irritation.
¢ Any rash.
¢ No improvement in condition or feeling worse.
¢ Store at room temperature.
¢ Protect from moisture. Do not store in a bathroom or kitchen.
¢ If you have a life-threatening allergy, wear allergy identification at all times.
¢ Do not share your medicine with others and do not take anyone else's medicine.
¢ Keep all medicine out of the reach of children and pets.
¢ Keep a list of all your medicines (prescription, natural products, supplements, vitamins, over-the-counter) with you. Give this list to healthcare provider (doctor, nurse, nurse practitioner, pharmacist, physician assistant).
¢ Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
¢ Talk with healthcare provider before starting any new medicine, including over-the-counter, natural products, or vitamins.
Created: 2006-10-13 13:07:06.0
Modified: 2008-02-08 15:06:33.0
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