Hcqs 200 Tablet 15: Uses, Side Effects, Price & Substitutes

About HCQS-200 Tablet

HCQS 200 Tablet is used to treat autoimmune diseases like rheumatoid arthritis and systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), reducing pain, swelling, and inflammation. It also helps manage type 2 diabetes by improving blood sugar control. Additionally, it is prescribed for malaria and certain skin conditions caused by sun exposure.

HCQS 200 Tablet contains Hydroxychloroquine, an anti-inflammatory drug which improves insulin sensitivity in diabetes, acts as a mild immunosuppressant for rheumatoid arthritis, reduces skin lesions in lupus, and kills malaria parasites by increasing toxic compounds within them.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is HCQS-200 Tablet used for?

HCQS 200 Tablet is used to treat autoimmune conditions like rheumatoid arthritis and systemic lupus erythematosus. It helps relieve pain, swelling, and redness, and is also used to improve glycemic control in type 2 diabetes.

How should I take HCQS-200 Tablet?

Take HCQS-200 Tablet orally with water. Do not crush, break, or chew the tablet. It is important to follow your doctor's prescription and take it for the prescribed duration.

Are there any side effects of HCQS-200 Tablet?

Common side effects of HCQS-200 Tablet may include blurred vision, abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, diarrhoea, headache, mood changes, skin rashes, itching, sensitivity to light, and pigmentation disorders.

Can I take HCQS-200 Tablet during pregnancy?

Before using HCQS-200 Tablet during pregnancy or if you are planning a pregnancy, inform your doctor about it. They will weigh the benefits against potential risks before prescribing it.

Can HCQS-200 Tablet cause weight gain or hair loss?

Weight gain and hair loss are not commonly reported side effects of HCQS-200 Tablet.

Should I avoid any specific foods while taking HCQS-200 Tablet?

Follow your doctor's advice on any specific food or timing restrictions.

7) Does HCQS-200 Tablet manage high blood pressure or act as a painkiller?

No, HCQS-200 Tablet does not manage high blood pressure or act as a painkiller.

References

Drug Bank (n.d.). Hydroxychloroquine: Uses. Interactions, Mechanism of Action. DrugBank Online. https://go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB01611
Accessdata.fda.gov. (2021). Hcqs (hydroxychloroquine sulfate) tablet, film-coated. [online] Available at: https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/label/2021/009768s053lbl.pdf [Accessed 3 Jul. 2023].
Vinetz, J.M., Clain, J., Bounkeua, V., Eastman, R.T., et al. (2011). Chemotherapy of Malaria. In L.L. Brunton, B.A. Chabner, & B.C. Knollmann (Eds.), Goodman & Gilman’s: The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics (12th ed., pp. 1402-1405). New York, NY: McGraw-Hill Medical.
Briggs, G.G., & Freeman, R.K. (Eds.). (2015). A Reference Guide to Fetal and Neonatal Risk: Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation (10th ed., pp. 669-671). Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer Health.
Canadian Hydroxychloroquine Study Group*. (1991). A randomized study of the effect of withdrawing hydroxychloroquine sulfate in systemic lupus erythematosus. New England Journal of Medicine, 324(3), 150-154.
Fox, R. I. (1993, October). Mechanism of action of hydroxychloroquine as an antirheumatic drug. In Seminars in arthritis and rheumatism (Vol. 23, No. 2, pp. 82-91). WB Saunders.
Chen, J., Liu, D., Liu, L., Liu, P., Xu, Q., Xia, L., ... & Lu, H. (2020). A pilot study of hydroxychloroquine in treatment of patients with moderate COVID-19. Zhejiang da xue xue bao. Yi xue ban= Journal of Zhejiang University. Medical sciences, 49(2), 215-219.

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Drug Category	Antimalarial and Disease Modifying Anti-Rheumatic medication
Therapeutic Category	Treatment for malaria and various autoimmune conditions
Available Dosage Types	Tablet
Habit Forming	No
Ailment	Type 2 diabetes mellitus, rheumatoid arthritis, lupus erythematosus, malaria

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