Anthropometric Measurements as Predictors of Low Birth Weight Among Tanzanian Neonates: A Hospital-Based Study
November 7, 2025
Brand Name :
Plaquenil
Synonyms :
Class :
Antimalarials, Immunosuppressants, Aminoquinoline
Dosage forms & Strengths:
Adult:
Tablet:
200 mg
200 - 400
mg
Tablet
Orally
4 times a week
400 - 600
mg
Tablet
Orally
once a day
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)
200 - 400
mg
Tablet
Orally
once a day
100 - 200
mg
Orally
2 to 3 times a week
3
mg/kg
Tablet
Orally
4 times a week
It may enhance QTc interval when combined with perphenazine
It may enhance the immunosuppressive effects when combined with idecabtagene vicleucel
Frequency undefined:
Bone marrow failure
Aplastic anemia
Cardiomyopathy
Vertigo
Deafness
Fatigue
Diarrhea
Vomiting
Nystagmus
Urticaria
Bronchospasm
Porphyria
Hypoglycemia
Dizziness
Seizure
Alopecia
Dermatitis
Photosensitivity
Skeletal muscle myopathy
Dyskinesia
Hydroxychloroquine sulfate is contraindicated in patients hypersensitive to the formulation’s active ingredient and other excipients.
Pregnancy consideration:
The effect of the drug is unknown in pregnant women
Breastfeeding warnings:
The drug should be given during lactation under caution.
Pregnancy category:
Patient information leaflet
Generic Name: hydroxychloroquine sulfate
Pronunciation: hydro-oxy-chloro-quine sul-fate
Why do we use hydroxychloroquine sulfate?
Hydroxychloroquine sulfate belongs to the category of antimalarials and immunosuppressants. It treats malaria, rheumatoid arthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus, porphyria cutanea tarda, and COVID-19.