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Medical Editor: John P. Cunha, DO, FACOEP
Plaquenil (hydroxychloroquine) is used to treat or prevent malaria, a disease caused by parasites, which enter the body through the bite of a mosquito. It is also used to treat symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis and discoid or systemic lupus erythematosus. It is an antimalarial medication. This medication is available in generic form. Common side effects include nausea, stomach cramps, loss of appetite, diarrhea, dizziness, or headache.
The adult dose of Plaquenil to suppress malaria is 400 mg on the same day each week. The pediatric weekly suppressive dosage is 5 mg/kg of body weight. The adult dose of Plaquenil to treat an acute attack of malaria is an initial dose of 800 mg followed by 400 mg in six to eight hours and 400 mg for two more days. To treat lupus erythematosus, the average adult dose is 400 mg once or twice daily. Plaquenil may interact with acetaminophen, cancer medications, tuberculosis medications, birth control pills or hormone replacement therapy, arthritis medications, ACE inhibitors, antibiotics, antifungals, cholesterol medications, HIV/AIDS medications, NSAIDs (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs), or seizure medications. Tell your doctor all medications you use. Plaquenil should be used only when prescribed during pregnancy. This medication is not recommended to treat rheumatoid arthritis during pregnancy. This medication passes into breast milk. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
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Plaquenil Prescribing Information: Indications & Dosage
PLAQUENIL (hydroxychloroquine) is indicated for the suppressive treatment and treatment of acute attacks of malaria due to Plasmodium vivax, P. malariae, P. ovale, and susceptible strains of P. falciparum. It is also indicated for the treatment of discoid and systemic lupus erythematosus, and rheumatoid arthritis.
MALARIA
PLAQUENIL (hydroxychloroquine) is indicated for the treatment of acute attacks and suppression of malaria.
LUPUS ERYTHEMATOSUS AND RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS
PLAQUENIL (hydroxychloroquine) is ...
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Plaquenil Patient Information: Side Effects
Some people taking this medication over long periods of time or at high doses have developed irreversible damage to the retina of the eye. Stop taking hydroxychloroquine and call your doctor at once if you have trouble focusing, if you see light streaks or flashes in your vision, or if you notice any swelling or color changes in your eyes.
Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Call your doctor at once if you have any of these serious side effects:
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Plaquenil Consumer Information: Uses
Hydroxychloroquine is used to prevent or treat malaria infections caused by mosquito bites. It does not work against certain types of malaria (chloroquine-resistant). The United States Center for Disease Control provides updated guidelines and travel recommendations for the prevention and treatment of malaria in different parts of the world. Discuss the most recent information with your doctor before traveling to areas where malaria occurs.
This medication is also used, usually with other medications, to treat certain auto-immune diseases (lupus, rheumatoid arthritis) when other medications...
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