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    💪 MusculoskeletalTablet

    Plaquenil

    Hydroxychloroquine

    Antimalarial for rheumatic diseases.

    Form

    Tablet

    Uses

    3

    Side effects

    4

    Category

    Musculoskeletal

    01

    What is Plaquenil used for?

    • Rheumatoid arthritis
    • Lupus
    • Malaria prophylaxis
    02

    Hydroxychloroquine side effects

    The following side effects have been reported for Hydroxychloroquine. Their order does not indicate how often an effect occurs.

    Nausea
    Headache
    Dizziness
    Rash
    03

    Hydroxychloroquine warnings & precautions

    • Retinal toxicity. Annual eye exams

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    04

    Frequently asked questions

    05

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    Disclaimer: This information is sourced from the FDA openFDA database and is provided for educational purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult your physician or pharmacist before starting or changing medication.