HCQS 200MG TAB

Overview

HCQS 200MG TAB is a Schedule H drug.

HCQS 200MG TAB is composed of: HYDROXYCHLOROQUINE (200 MG)

Hydroxychloroquine is a quinoline medicine used to treat or prevent malaria, a disease caused by parasites that enter the body through the bite of a mosquito. Hydroxychloroquine is also an antirheumatic medicine and is used to treat symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis and discoid or systemic lupus erythematosus.

Usage

HYDROXYCHLOROQUINE is generally used to treat: Malaria, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Discoid Lupus Erythematosus

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is it safe on my liver?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Check with your Doctor first

Q: Can I take it with alcohol?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Not Advised for age < 18yrs

Q: Is it safe to take for someone breastfeeding?
A: Not Safe

How Do I Take It?

HCQS 200MG TAB is generally taken With Food.

Precautions for HCQS 200MG TAB and its Constituents


Caution should be exercised in patients with history of eye defects, impaired liver or kidney functions, blood disorder, psoriasis, pregnancy, and breastfeeding. Monitor complete blood count in patients receiving prolonged therapy. Perform eye examination, test periodically for muscle weakness. Avoid alcohol consumption while taking this medication.

Symptoms of Overdosage

HYDROXYCHLOROQUINE over-dosage can result in: Drowsiness, Slow Heart Rate (pulse), Chest Pain, Dizziness, Seizures (uncontrollable Jerking Of Limbs)

Common Side-Effects

HYDROXYCHLOROQUINE : Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Skin Rash, Abdomen Stomach Cramps, Body Muscle Cramps Or Spasms (painful), Skin Irritation, Nervousness, Head Headache, Fainting, Ringing In Ears, Abdomen Pain, Nausea, Vomit, Easy Bruising

Disease Interactions

HYDROXYCHLOROQUINE can interfere with: Retinal Detachment, Porphyria, Bone Marrow Suppression, Hearing Loss, Seizure, Acute Liver Failure, Alcoholism, Psoriasis, Cardiomyopathy

Technical Classification

HYDROXYCHLOROQUINE is categorized as:
  • ANTIMALARIAL QUINOLINES / ANTIMALARIAL AGENTS / ANTI-INFECTIVES
  • ANTIRHEUMATICS / MISCELLANEOUS AGENTS

Prescription Statistics

Following information is taken from treatment plans advised by our doctors. This is Only for informational purpose and you must seek doctor’s advice if you are not well.

How Frequently is it taken?

Before Sleeping58%
Once Daily14%
2 Times Daily8%
2 Times Daily (1-0-1)7%
Evening5%

What was the Dosage Advised?

1tab59%
400mg35%

Directions with respect to food?

After Food94%

How long was it prescribed?

30 Days26%
60 Days21%
90 Days12%
10 Days8%
120 Days7%
15 Days7%
14 Days5%
42 Days3%
180 Days2%

What is the break-up across patient age-group?

Below 5yrs2%
12 to 18yrs1%
18 to 35yrs23%
35 to 50yrs33%
50 to 60yrs20%
60 to 70yrs16%
70yrs and above5%

What is the gender-breakup across patients?

Females86%

What kind of doctors prescribe this medicine?

Rheumatologist83%
Physician10%
Orthopaedist4%
Cardiologist1%
Neurologist1%
Nephrologist1%

Most common Medicines advised along-side?

FOLVITE 5MG TAB40%
ALTRADAY CAP12%
DEPOMEDROL 80MG INJ12%
NEUROBION FORTE TAB11%
SHELCAL-HD TAB10%

Most common Diagnostic/Lab Tests advised along-side?

SGPT TEST (BIOCHEMISTRY)22%
ESR (HEMATOLOGY)21%
CBC (HEMATOLOGY)20%

Available Alternatives for HCQS 200MG TAB

What are the commonly available Substitutes?

HCQS 200MG TABINR 88.84 for 15 TABLETSHYDROXYCHLOROQUINE 200 MG
HQTOR TABINR 64.89 for 10 TABLETSHYDROXYCHLOROQUINE 200 MG
HYDROQUIN 200MG TABINR 74 for 10 TABLETSHYDROXYCHLOROQUINE 200 MG
HYDROXYCHLOROQUINEHYDROXYCHLOROQUINE
MCQS TABINR 69.9 for 10 TABLETSHYDROXYCHLOROQUINE 200 MG
QDMRD TABINR 66 for 10 TABLETSHYDROXYCHLOROQUINE 200 MG

What are the other drugs with similar Ingredients?

AXEMAL TABINR 57.75 for 10 TABLETSHYDROXYCHLOROQUINE 200.0 MG
BIOQUIN 200MG TABINR 68.5 for 10 TABLETSHYDROXYCHLOROQUINE 200.0 MG
CARTIQUIN 200MG TABINR 65.4 for 10 TABLETSHYDROXYCHLOROQUINE 200.0 MG
CARTIQUIN 300MG TABINR 101 for 10 TABLETSHYDROXYCHLOROQUINE 300.0 MG
CARTIQUIN 400MG TABINR 106.26 for 10 TABLETSHYDROXYCHLOROQUINE 400.0 MG
HCQS 300MG TABINR 115 for 10 TABLETSHYDROXYCHLOROQUINE 300 MG
HCQS 400MG TABINR 116.89 for 10 TABLETSHYDROXYCHLOROQUINE 400.0 MG
HQRA 200MG TABINR 63 for 10 TABLETSHYDROXYCHLOROQUINE 200.0 MG
HQTOR 200MG TABINR 57.75 for 10 TABLETSHYDROXYCHLOROQUINE 200.0 MG
HQTOR 400MG TABINR 116.34 for 10 TABLETSHYDROXYCHLOROQUINE 400.0 MG
HYDROCAD 200MG TABINR 60.48 for 10 TABLETSHYDROXYCHLOROQUINE 200.0 MG
HYDROQUIN 400MG TABINR 116.34 for 10 TABLETSHYDROXYCHLOROQUINE 400.0 MG
HYDROXYCHLOROQUINE SULPHATEHYDROXYCHLOROQUINE
HYQ 400MG TABINR 117.04 for 10 TABLETSHYDROXYCHLOROQUINE 400 MG
MCQS 200MG TABINR 69.9 for 10 TABLETSHYDROXYCHLOROQUINE 200.0 MG
ORTHOKIND 200MG TABINR 69.9 for 10 TABLETSHYDROXYCHLOROQUINE 200.0 MG
OXCQ 200MG TABINR 57.75 for 10 TABLETSHYDROXYCHLOROQUINE 200.0 MG
OXCQ 400MG TABINR 116.34 for 10 TABLETSHYDROXYCHLOROQUINE 400.0 MG
PLAQUENIL TABINR for HYDROXYCHLOROQUINE 200 MG
QDMRD 200MG TABINR 57.75 for 10 TABLETSHYDROXYCHLOROQUINE 200.0 MG
QDMRD 400MG TABINR 116.34 for 10 TABLETSHYDROXYCHLOROQUINE 400.0 MG
QYN 200MG TABINR 58.4 for 10 TABLETSHYDROXYCHLOROQUINE 200.0 MG
RAREX 200MG TABINR 56.4 for 10 TABLETSHYDROXYCHLOROQUINE 200.0 MG
RHQ 200MG TABINR 60.48 for 10 TABLETSHYDROXYCHLOROQUINE 200.0 MG
RUTOR 200MG TABINR 142.9 for 10 TABLETSHYDROXYCHLOROQUINE 200.0 MG
WINFLAM 200MG TABINR 65.41 for 10 TABLETSHYDROXYCHLOROQUINE 200.0 MG
ZY Q 200MG TABINR 149.35 for 30 TABLETSHYDROXYCHLOROQUINE 200 MG
ZY Q 300MG TABINR 351.7 for 30 TABLETSHYDROXYCHLOROQUINE 300.0 MG
ZY Q 400MG TABINR 349.02 for 30 TABLETSHYDROXYCHLOROQUINE 400.0 MG