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Grouping: other drugs acting on the musculoskeletal system

Brand name: Plaquenil®

Function

What are the side effects of Plaquenil?

Plaquenil® belongs to a class of drugs called quinolones, used to treat or prevent malaria, although it is not effective against all strains of malaria.

Plaquenil® is also an antithrombotic drug and is used to treat the symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis and systemic lupus erythematosus.

In addition, Plaquenil® may be used for other purposes. You only take medicine to treat certain diseases when your doctor prescribes it.

Dosage

The information provided is not a substitute for medical professional advice. Always consult your doctor or pharmacist before deciding to take a medication.

What is the adult dose of Plaquenil®?

Usual dose for malaria: you need to take it as directed by your doctor and determined by weight.

Usual dose for malaria prophylaxis: you take 400mg on the same day each week.

Usual dose for rheumatoid arthritis: you give the patient 400mg of the drug to 600mg of the drug once a day.

Usual dose for systemic lupus erythematosus: 400mg once or twice daily as prescribed by your doctor for a few weeks if the patient tolerates it well.

What is the dose of Plaquenil® for children?

You should consult your doctor or pharmacist about the dosage if you plan to take this medicine.

How to use

How should I take Plaquenil?

You must take Plaquenil® exactly as directed by your doctor. Follow all directions on your medication label. Do not take this medicine in larger or smaller doses or for longer than recommended. Plaquenil® is sometimes taken only once per week. You take it the same day each week to take it if you are taking a weekly prescription.

You should take Plaquenil® with a meal or a glass of milk. While using Plaquenil®, you may need frequent blood tests and vision exams.

If you have any questions about how to take it, you should consult your doctor for more information.

What should you do in case of an overdose?

In the event of an emergency or overdose, you should immediately call 911 or go to the nearest local health station.

Also, keep a record and bring a list of all the medications you take, including prescription and over-the-counter drugs.

What should you do if you miss a dose?

If you forget a dose, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and take your next dose at the scheduled time. Do not take double the prescribed dose.