Brand name: Hqkast
Generic name: Hydroxychloroquine Sulphate
Strength: 200 mg
Manufacturer: Aprazer Healthcare
Dosage form: Tablets
Indication: Rheumatoid Arthritis
Storage: Store at room temperature.
Overview
Hqkast is a prescription drug used in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis. This medication is also used to treat the symptoms of discoid or systemic lupus erythematosus. It is broadly used for the prevention of malaria. Hqkast comprises Hydroxychloroquine Sulphate, a small molecule compound. It is available in the strength of 200 mg in the form of tablets for oral use only. The regimen works by affecting the function of lysosomes.
Pharmacodynamics
In humans, hydroxychloroquine alters the function of lysosomes and plasmodia. In autoimmune disorders, changing the pH of the lysosomes lowers low-affinity self-antigen presentation and interferes with plasmodia’s capacity to proteolyze hemoglobin for energy. For some indications, hydroxychloroquine has a longer duration of action and can be used once a week. The formulation may cause severe hypoglycemia and thus patients with diabetes are advised to regularly monitor their blood glucose levels.
Interactions
Hqkast (Hydroxychloroquine Sulphate) tablets are known to interact with the below-mentioned medicines, diseases, and alcohol.
With Medicines
- Arsenic trioxide
- Lomefloxacin
- Auranofin
- Doxorubicin
- Aurothioglucose
- Hydroxyzine
- Azithromycin
- Clarithromycin
- Clofazimine
- Fostemsavir
- Asenapine
- Astemizole
- Midostaurin
- Protriptyline
With Diseases
- Psoriasis
- Diabetes
- Hepatotoxicity
- Oculotoxicity
- Porphyria
- Arrhythmias
- Bone marrow suppression
- Ototoxicity
- Seizures
- Glucose-6-PD deficiency
- Myasthenia gravis
- Heart disease
- Renal impairment
With Alcohol
- Hqkast (Hydroxychloroquine Sulphate) tablets may interact with alcohol and lead to side effects. Consult your medical professional before consuming such drinks during the therapy.
Contraindications
Hqkast (Hydroxychloroquine Sulphate) tablets are contraindicated in the following cases:
- Chronic kidney disease
- Liver problems
- Low blood sugar
- Decreased kidney function
- Maculopathy
- Alcoholism
- Porphyria
- Anemia
- Changes in the visual field
- Prolonged QT interval on EKG
- Chronic heart failure
- Psoriasis
- Seizures
Alternate Brands
The following are some alternatives for Hqkast (Hydroxychloroquine Sulphate):
- HCQS
- Hydroquiz
- Quineprox
- Plaquenil
Hqkast (Hydroxychloroquine Sulphate) tablets may cause some of the following adverse effects. Consult your healthcare professional for further guidance.
- Seizures
- Yellowing of eyes
- Low blood sugar level
- Headache
- Hunger
- Sweating
- Irritability
- Cold hands and feet
- Feeling light-headed
- Shortness of breath
- Skin rash
- Fever
- Fast heart rate
- Hair loss
- Loss of appetite
- Weight loss
- Feeling nervous
- Vomiting
- Nausea
- Dizziness
- Cloudy vision
- Trouble focusing
- Blind spots
- Unusual mood changes
- Muscle weakness
- Feeling anxious or shaky
- Drowsiness
- Joint pain
Administer Hqkast (Hydroxychloroquine Sulphate) tablets orally with a glass of water as per the dose prescribed by your health professional.
Missed Dose
In case you miss a dose of Hqkast (Hydroxychloroquine Sulphate), get in touch with your healthcare professional to know the ways of coping.
Overdose
In case you overdose or experience any such symptoms, get in touch with your healthcare professional for better support and treatment.
Warnings For Females
- Pregnancy
- Hqkast (Hydroxychloroquine Sulphate) tablets may not be used during pregnancy.
- Breastfeeding
- Hqkast (Hydroxychloroquine Sulphate) tablets may not be used during breastfeeding. If your healthcare professional prescribes it, make sure to not breastfeed.
Precautions
- Contraception
- Use of contraceptives is recommended during Hqkast (Hydroxychloroquine Sulphate) therapy.
- Dose
- Do not change the dose strength of Hqkast (Hydroxychloroquine Sulphate).
Cautions
- Alcohol
- Hqkast (Hydroxychloroquine Sulphate) tablets may interact with alcohol and lead to side effects. Consult your medical professional before consuming such drinks during the therapy.
- Driving
- Hqkast (Hydroxychloroquine Sulphate) tablets can cause dizziness and blurred vision. Make sure to avoid driving in such cases.
