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Rhq Benefits & Uses

Rhq is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Rhq Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Lupus Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 400 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Malaria Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 6.5 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 4 days Special Instructions: This dose for Acute attack, first dose take 13 mg/kg
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Malaria Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 5 mg/kg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 4 days Special Instructions: This dose for Acute attack, first dose take 13 mg/kg
Infant (1 month to 2 years)	Disease: Malaria Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 5 mg/kg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 4 days Special Instructions: This dose for Acute attack, first dose take 13 mg/kg

Rhq Related Warnings

Is the use of Rhq safe for pregnant women?

Rhq rarely shows harmful effects in in pregnant ladies. Even if it does, the effects are mild

Mild
Is the use of Rhq safe during breastfeeding?

If you are breastfeeding, you may experience some harmful effects of Rhq. In case you experience any of these, discontinue its use until you consult your doctor.

Moderate
What is the effect of Rhq on the Kidneys?

Rhq has very mild side effects on the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Rhq on the Liver?

Rhq may cause harmful effects on liver. if you feel it's having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.

Moderate
What is the effect of Rhq on the Heart?

Rhq is rarely harmful for the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Rhq with Other Drugs

Rhq should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Quinidine

Acarbose

Alfuzosin

Alogliptin

Alogliptin Tablet

Metformin

Pioglitazone

Rhq Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Rhq unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Drug Allergy
Liver Disease
Anemia
Porphyria
Heart Disease
Psoriasis

Frequently asked Questions about Rhq

Is this Rhq habit forming or addictive?

Rhq is not addictive in nature.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

Rhq does not cause dizziness or sleep, so you can drive a vehicle or operate machinery also.

Safe
Is it safe?

Rhq is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, the use of Rhq in mental disorders is not effective.

No

Rhq Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Rhq

There is no information on the effects of taking Rhq with food, because this topic has not been scientifically researched yet.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Rhq

No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Rhq with alcohol will be.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Rhq

Question about 4 years ago

Can I take Rhq with paracetamol?

Dr. Bharat MBBS , General Physician

Yes Rhq can be taken with paracetamol. Paracetamol does not appear to interfere with the efficacy of Rhq. Hence, it is alright to take them together. However, if you feel any discomfort after taking this drug do not hesitate to inform your doctor.

Question almost 5 years ago

What is Rhq?

Dr. Surender Kumar MBBS , General Physician

Rhq is a brand name of hydroxychloroquine and it comes in the form of a tablet. It belongs to the class of drugs known as antimalarials and disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDs). It is a prescription drug that is used in the prevention and treatment of malaria which is a vector-borne infectious disease caused by parasites Plasmodium species which are Plasmodium falciparum, Plasmodium malariae, Plasmodium ovale, and Plasmodium vivax. It is also used in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis and systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) both are autoimmune diseases which causes inflammation and pain. It is also used off-label for the treatment of porphyria cutanea tarda (PCT) (a blood disorder that affects the skin).

Question almost 5 years ago

Can Rhq cause fatigue?

Dr. R.K Singh MBBS , Diabetology

Rarely, Rhq causes fatigue. It is a rare side effect of this drug. However, the exact cause of fatigue is not known. If you experience tiredness after taking this drug, then try to take some rest even after that if you feel excessive tiredness then do discuss it with your doctor.

Question about 5 years ago

Can Rhq cause headache?

Dr. Manju Shekhawat MBBS , General Physician

Rarely, Rhq causes. It is a rare side effect of this drug. If you experience a severe headache after taking this drug, take a mild painkiller, applying balms and complete rest. Even after this if the pain does not subside then discuss it with your doctor.

Question about 4 years ago

Can I take Rhq with diclofenac?

Dr. Ajay Kumar MBBS, MD , Psychiatry, General Physician, Infectious Disease, Sexology, Internal Medicine, Venereology, Diabetology

Yes, Rhq can be taken with diclofenac. No harmful drug interaction has been reported between them. However, if you feel any discomfort after taking this drug do not hesitate to inform your doctor.