Hcqs 400mg Strip Of 10 Tablets
Hcqs 400 MG Description
HCQS 400 tablet is used to improve blood sugar control in diabetic patients along with diet and other antidiabetic medicine. It is also used to treat immune system disorders such as systemic lupus er
ythematosus (SLE) and rheumatoid arthritis. HCQS 400mg contains hydroxychloroquine as its active ingredient. This tablet should be taken as per the directions given by the doctor and for the exact duration as prescribed. It should be taken after a meal or with a glass of milk. Do not stop taking the HCQS 400 mg tablet abruptly. Before using this medicine, inform the doctor if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy or are breastfeeding and about your detailed medical history.
Product Summary
Offer Price | ₹148.38 |
You Save | ₹6.18 (4% on MRP) |
Contains | Hydroxychloroquine(400.0 Mg) |
Uses | Diabetes, Rheumatoid arthritis, Immune disorder |
Side effects | Stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, loss of appetite |
Therapy | DRUGS FOR RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS |
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Uses of Hcqs 400 MG
- HCQS 400 is used to treat type 2 diabetes mellitus along with diet and medicine to improve sugar control.
- HCQS 400 tablet is also used in the treatment of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), an immune system disorder in which the immune system attacks its body tissues, rheumatoid arthritis (Swelling and Pain in Joints) and skin rash due to sun exposure....
Contraindications of Hcqs 400 MG
- If you are allergic to hydroxychloroquine or any of the other ingredients of Hcqs 400.
- If you are allergic to chloroquine.
- If you are suffering from an eye disease called maculopathy, usually characterised by visual abnormalities.
Side effects of Hcqs 400 MG
- Stomach pain
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Diarrhoea
- Loss of appetite
- Headache
- Dizziness
- Mood swings
- Skin rashes
- Skin pigmentation
- Blurred vision
- Color blindness
- Low blood glucose
Precautions and Warnings of Hcqs 400 MG
Pregnancy
Breast Feeding
Driving
Alcohol
Other General Warnings
- You experience visual disturbances or have an existing eye disorder. Before beginning treatment with this medicine, you should undergo an eye examination.
- You experience a sudden drop in blood sugar and unconsciousness, monitoring of blood glucose is recommended if you are a diabetic.
- You may experience abnormal or irregular heartbeats. Your doctor shall conduct an ECG before starting treatment with this medicine, inform your doctor if you already have heart disease.
- You have liver or kidney diseases, you may require dose adjustment.
- You have a stomach disease.
- You develop swelling in the legs, breathlessness, fatigue, bloating and coughing while lying down.
- You develop rashes after taking this medicine.
- You have a history of an autoimmune disorder of the skin called porphyria.
- You are supposed to take this medicine for long-term treatment. You should be monitored regularly for heart health & blood count.
- You or your family have a history of an enzyme deficiency (glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency).
Mode of Action of Hcqs 400 MG
How Does It Work?
Directions for Use of Hcqs 400 MG
Interactions of Hcqs 400 MG
Interactions with other medicines
- Concomitant use of medicines like Digoxin for heart disorders with HCQS 400 mg tablets can increase the risk of digoxin toxicity.
- You may experience low blood sugar when taken along with insulin or other antidiabetic medicine. Inform your doctor about all your diabetic medicines.
- Antacids and medicines used to stop diarrhoea should be taken with a minimum gap of four hours when used together with HCQS 400 mg tablet.
- You may experience irregular heart rhythm if you take medicines like Amiodarone, Moxifloxacin & Halofantrine.
- There is an increased risk of an episode of fits if you take this medicine along with antimalarials like Mefloquine.
- Medicines used to treat muscle weakness like Neostigmine & Pyridostigmine, medicines to treat worm infections like Praziquantel, Cimetidine and Gentamicin may not work properly.
- Medicines like Cyclosporin used or immune system disorders, Agalsidase and medicines used to treat fits should be used with caution along with HCQS 400mg Tablet.
Storage and disposal of Hcqs 400 MG
- Store HCQS 400 mg tablets below 25°C in a clean and dry place, protected from direct sunlight, moisture and heat.
- Keep it away from children and pets.
- Discard unused medicine properly.
Dosage of Hcqs 400 MG
Overdose
- Symptoms of overdose are headache, eyesight problems, low blood pressure, fits, irregular heartbeats, heart problems, difficulty in breathing and sometimes even heart attack.
- If you experience any of these symptoms or if you think you have taken too many HCQS 400 mg tablets, then contact your doctor immediately or visit the nearest hospital.
Missed a Dose
Content Details
Dr. Arpit Verma
MBBS, MD CCEBDM Diabetology
Dr. Ritu Budania
MBBS, MD (Pharmacology)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: Can I take HCQS 400 mg tablet on my own?
Q: Are there any serious side effects of the HCQS 400?
Q: What is the HCQS 400 mg tablet?
Q: Is HCQS 400 mg tablet habit-forming?
Q: What should I discuss with my healthcare expert before taking the HCQS 400 mg tablet?
- Inform the doctor about your detailed medical & surgical history.
- Inform your doctor if you have skin, stomach, liver, or kidney disease and medical conditions.
- Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or planning to have a baby.
- HCQS 400 may interact with other medicines. Hence, inform your doctor if you are taking any other medications, including supplements or herbal products. Also, tell your doctor if you are stopping any medicine....
Q: Is HCQS 400 mg a steroid?
Q: What is the composition of HCQS 400?
Q: Can I stop taking HCQS 400 mg tablet if my symptoms improve?
Q: Is HCQS safe for diabetics?
Q: Can I take HCQS 400 in pregnancy?
Q: Can I take HCQS 400mg empty stomach?
References
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- Hydroxychloroquine sulfate 200mg Film-coated Tablets - Summary of Product Characteristics (SmPC) - (emc) [Internet]. Medicines.org.uk. 2022 [cited 26 August 2022]
- PLAQUENIL Tablet [Internet]. Accessdata.fda.gov. 2022 [cited 26 August 2022]
- Hydroxychloroquine sulfate 200mg Film-coated Tablets - Patient Information Leaflet (PIL) - (emc) [Internet]. Medicines.org.uk. 2022 [cited 26 August 2022]
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