Coroquin

Hydroxychloroquine

PRESENTATION

• Coroquin 200 mg Tablet: Each tablet contains Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate USP 200 mg.

INDICATIONS

• Malaria: Coroquin is indicated for the treatment of uncomplicated malaria due to P. falciparum, P. malariae, P. ovale, and P. vivax.
• Coroquin is indicated for the prophylaxis of malaria in geographic areas where chloroquine resistance is not reported.
• Lupus Erythematosus: Coroquin is indicated for the treatment of chronic discoid lupus erythematosus and systemic lupus erythematosus in adults.
• Rheumatoid Arthritis: Coroquin is indicated for the treatment of acute and chronic rheumatoid arthritis in adults.

DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION

• Take Coroquin with a meal or a glass of milk.

Malaria Prophylaxis:

• Adults: 400 mg once weekly on the same day of each week starting 2 weeks prior to exposure, and continued for 4 weeks after leaving the endemic area.
• Weight-Based Dosing In Adults And Pediatric Patients: 6.5 mg/kg (5 mg/kg base), not to exceed 400 mg, once weekly on the same day of the week starting 2 weeks prior to exposure, and continued for 4 weeks after leaving the endemic area.
• Treatment Of Uncomplicated Malaria: Adults: 800 mg followed by 400 mg at 6 hours, 24 hours, and 48 hours after the initial dose (total 2000 mg hydroxychloroquine sulfate).
• For a radical cure of P. vivax and P. malariae infections, concomitant therapy with an 8-aminoquinoline compound is necessary.
• Lupus Erythematosus: The recommended adult dosage is 200 to 400 mg daily, administered as a single daily dose or in two divided doses. Doses above 400 mg a day are not recommended.
• Rheumatoid Arthritis: The action of hydroxychloroquine is cumulative and may require weeks to months to achieve the maximum therapeutic effect
• Initial adult dosage: 400 mg to 600 mg (310 to 465 mg base) daily, administered as a single daily dose or in two divided doses. In a small percentage of patients, side effects may require a temporary reduction of the initial dosage. Maintenance adult dosage: When a good response is obtained, the dosage may be reduced by 50 percent and continued at a maintenance level of 200 mg to 400 mg (155 to 310 mg base) daily, administered as a single daily dose or in two divided doses. Do not exceed 600 mg or 6.5 mg/kg (5 mg/kg base) per day, whichever is lower, as the incidence of retinopathy has been reported to be higher when this maintenance dose is exceeded.
• Corticosteroids and salicylates may be used in conjunction with Coroquin, and they can generally be decreased gradually in dosage or eliminated after a maintenance dose of Coroquin has been achieved.

SIDE EFFECTS:

• Nausea, stomach cramps, loss of appetite, diarrhea, dizziness, or headache may occur. If any of these effects persist or worsen, notify your doctor or pharmacist promptly.

PRECAUTIONS:

• Before taking hydroxychloroquine, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to it; or to other aminoquinolines (e.g., chloroquine); or if you have any other allergies. This product may contain inactive ingredients, which can cause allergic reactions or other problems. Talk to your pharmacist for more details.

INTERACTIONS:

• Drug interactions may change how your medications work or increase your risk for serious.

HOW SUPPLIED:

• Each box contains 30 tablets in blister strips.

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