Hqtor Tablet (Hydroxychloroquine)
| COUNTRY OF ORIGIN | India |
|---|---|
| DOSAGE FORM | Tablets |
| EQUIVALENT BRAND | Plaquenil |
| GENERIC NAME | Hydroxychloroquine |
| INDICATION | Rheumatoid arthritis, Lupus (SLE), Type 2 diabetes |
| MANUFACTURER | Torrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd |
| PACKAGING | 10 tablets in 1 strip |
| COMPOSITION | Hydroxychloroquine (200mg)
Hydroxychloroquine (300mg) Hydroxychloroquine (400mg) |
| PACK SIZE | 100 Tablet/s, 200 Tablet/s, 300 Tablet/s, 500 Tablet/s |
PRODUCT INTRODUCTION
Hqtor Tablet (Hydroxychloroquine 200mg, 300mg and 400mg) 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.
Hqtor 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 common side effects of this medicine include blurred vision and increased sensitivity to light. It may even change the color of your eyes. 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. 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.
USES OF HQTOR TABLET
- Treatment of Rheumatoid arthritis
- Treatment of Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)
- Treatment of Type 2 diabetes mellitus
BENEFITS OF HQTOR TABLET
In Treatment of Rheumatoid arthritis
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. Hqtor 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.
In Treatment of Type 2 diabetes mellitus
SIDE EFFECTS OF HQTOR TABLET
Common side effects of Hqtor
- Blurred vision
- Headache
- Diarrhea
- Abdominal pain
- Vomiting
- Nausea
- Decreased appetite
- Skin rash
- Itching
- Affect lability
HOW TO USE HQTOR TABLET
HOW HQTOR TABLET WORKS
SAFETY ADVICE
Alcohol
Pregnancy
Breast feeding
Driving
You may get eye problems while taking this medicine. This may affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
This medicine can affect your eyes. Regular eye check up is recommended while you are taking this medicine.
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