Hydroxychloroquine sulfate is the generic equivalent of the brand-name drug Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate. Licensed pharmacies, clinics, doctor's offices, and veterinary practices can source wholesale Hydroxychloroquine sulfate through Premier Pharma with same-day fulfillment on in-stock SKUs.
FDA Drug Information
Indications & Usage
1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE Hydroxychloroquine sulfate tablets is an antimalarial and antirheumatic indicated for the: Treatment of uncomplicated malaria due to Plasmodium falciparum, Plasmodium malariae, Plasmodium ovale, and Plasmodium vivax in adult and pediatric patients. ( 1.1 ) Prophylaxis of malaria in geographic areas where chloroquine resistance is not reported in adult and pediatric patients. ( 1.1 ) Treatment of rheumatoid arthritis in adults. ( 1.2 ) Treatment of systemic lupus erythematosus in adults. ( 1.3 ) Treatment of chronic discoid lupus erythematosus in adults. ( 1.4 ) Limitations of Use (1.1): Hydroxychloroquine sulfate Tablets is not recommended for the: Treatment of compli…
Adverse Reactions
6 ADVERSE REACTIONS The following adverse reactions are described in greater detail in other sections: Cardiomyopathy and Ventricular Arrhythmias [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.1 )] Retinal Toxicity [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.2 )] Serious Skin Reactions [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.3 )] Worsening of Psoriasis [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.4 )] Risks Associated with Use in Porphyria [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.5 )] Hematologic Toxicity [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.6…
Drug Interactions
7 DRUG INTERACTIONS Drugs Prolonging QT Interval and Other Arrhythmogenic Drugs. ( 7.1 ) See FPI for more important drug interactions. ( 7 ) 7.1 Drugs Prolonging QT Interval and Other Arrhythmogenic Drugs Hydroxychloroquine sulfate prolongs the QT interval. There may be an increased risk of inducing ventricular arrhythmias if hydroxychloroquine sulfate is used concomitantly with other arrhythmogenic drugs. Therefore, hydroxychloroquine sulfate is not recommended in patients taking other drugs th…
Dosage & Administration
2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Malaria in Adult and Pediatric Patients ( 2.2 ): Prophylaxis: Begin weekly doses 2 weeks prior to travel to the endemic area, continue weekly doses while in the endemic area, and continue the weekly doses for 4 weeks after leaving the endemic area: - Adults: 400 mg once a week - Pediatric patients ≥ 31 kg: 6.5 mg/kg up to 400 mg, once a week Treatment of Uncomplicated Malaria: See Full Prescribing Information (FPI) for complete dosing information. Rheumatoid Arthritis…
Patient Counseling Information
17 PATIENT COUNSELING INFORMATION Important Administration Instructions Advise the patient to take hydroxychloroquine sulfate tablet with food or milk and not to crush or divide the tablet. Cardiomyopathy and Ventricular Arrhythmias Inform the patient that serious cardiac effects, life-threatening and fatal cases have been reported with use of hydroxychloroquine sulfate. Advise patients to seek medical attention immediately if they experience any symptoms of heart rhythm changes including fast or irregular heartbeat, lightheadedness, dizziness, or syncope [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.1 )]…
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