HYQ 400 Tablet
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Manufactured By Ipca Laboratories Ltd
Composition Hydroxychloroquine (400mg)
Package Size ( 10 Tablet in a strip )
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Description:
HYQ 400 Tablet is used to treat autoimmune conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis and systemic lupus erythematosus. It slows the disease's progression and relieves pain, swelling, and redness. It is also used in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus to improve glycemic control.
HYQ 400 Tablet should be taken with food. This will prevent you from getting an upset stomach upset. You should take it regularly and at the same time each day to get the maximum benefit from it. Keep taking it as recommended by your doctor and complete the dose even if you feel better.
The most common side effects of this medicine include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and abdominal pain. Consult with your doctor if any of these side effects do not go away with time or get worse. Your doctor may help with ways to reduce or prevent these symptoms.
To make sure the medicine is safe for you, before taking this medicine, let your doctor know if you have any problems with your heart, kidneys, or liver. Also, tell your doctor about all the other medicines you are taking. This medicine is contraindicated in the presence of retinal or visual field changes and long-term therapy in children. Your doctor may recommend regular eye tests to check your vision while on this medication. Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should consult with their doctors before taking the medicine.
Benefits of HYQ Tablet
In Treatment of Rheumatoid arthritis
Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune condition where your body’s immune system (which usually fights bacteria and viruses) attacks your body’s own cells. HYQ 400 Tablet stops that from happening and can relieve the symptoms of this condition such as pain, swelling, and stiffness in your joints. It can also slow down joint damage, reduce disability, and enable you to be as active for as long as possible. It can take several weeks or months to notice the effect of the medicine. You should continue taking it until your doctor says it is okay to stop using the medicine.
In Treatment of Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)
Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is an autoimmune disease. In this disease, the immune system of the body mistakenly attacks healthy tissue. It can affect the skin, joints, kidneys, brain, and other organs. HYQ 400 Tablet prevents the release of substances in the body that cause inflammation. It can be used to treat a great many different inflammatory and allergic conditions. It lowers your immune system’s response to these conditions thereby reducing symptoms such as swelling, pain, itching and other allergic-type reactions.
You should always take it as it has been prescribed for you. Do not stop taking it without your doctor’s advice. This can cause unpleasant withdrawal symptoms. Because this medicine weakens your immune system, you should avoid being near people who are ill or have infections.
Side effects of HYQ Tablet
Common side effects of HYQ
- Skin rash
- Itching
- Affect lability
- Abdominal pain
- Blurred vision
- Headache
- Decreased appetite
- Diarrhea
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Interactions / Warnings:
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.
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Faq for medicine:
A: Yes. Hyq is safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor
Q: Is Hyq an antibiotic?
A: Hyq is an antimalarial which is active against malaria causing protozoa (parasite) Plasmodium vivax, P. malariae, P. ovale, and susceptible strains of P. falciparum
Q: Can I take antihistamines with Hyq?
A: Most antihistamines do not have any known serious interaction when taken with Hyq. Antihistaminic drug cimetidine (histamine receptor - H2 blocker) may increase blood levels of Hyq. Please inform your doctor about all the medication you are currently taking to avoid interactions that may reduce effectiveness of any treatment or aggravate side effects
Q: Does Hyq contain get you high?
A: No, Hyq does not produce any psychological feeling of extreme happiness or colloquially known as ‘feeling high'.