USES: Hydroxychloroquine is used to prevent or treat malaria infections caused by mosquito bites. It does not work against certain types of malaria (chloroquine-resistant).
What tablets can you take to stop mosquito bites?
Travellers can protect themselves by taking medication such as Malarone (atovaquone with proguanil) or doxycycline and of course, by avoiding mosquito bites.
What does hydroxychloroquine treat?
Hydroxychloroquine is in a class of drugs called antimalarials. It works by killing the organisms that cause malaria. Hydroxychloroquine may work to treat rheumatoid arthritis and systemic lupus erythematosus by decreasing the activity of the immune system.
What symptoms does plaquenil treat?
This medication is also used to treat certain auto-immune diseases (lupus, rheumatoid arthritis). It belongs to a class of medications known as disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDs). It can reduce skin problems in lupus and prevent swelling/pain in arthritis.
What really works to keep mosquitoes away?
Flowers like marigolds and calendula, along with herbs like rosemary, mint and lemongrass, can also keep biting insects away from the yard. Plant them near your patio or deck for the best benefit.
How quickly does hydroxychloroquine work?
How long does Plaquenil take to work? Plaquenil works very slowly. In 1 to 3 months you should start to feel better. You may continue to get better for up to 1 year.
Is Plaquenil the same as hydroxychloroquine?
Hydroxychloroquine is used in the treatment of arthritis to help relieve inflammation, swelling, stiffness, and joint pain and also to help control the symptoms of lupus erythematosus (lupus; SLE). A common brand name for hydroxychloroquine is Plaquenil®.
Is hydroxychloroquine a steroid?
The Role of Hydroxychloroquine as a Steroid-sparing Agent in the Treatment of Immune Thrombocytopenia: A Review of the Literature.
How does Plaquenil make you feel?
You might feel dizzy or faint, or you might have a fast, pounding, or uneven heartbeat. Make sure your doctor knows if you had a heart rhythm problem, including QT prolongation. This medicine may cause muscle and nerve problems.
What can you not take with hydroxychloroquine?
Hydroxychloroquine should not be taken with other drugs that could cause heart arrhythmias (irregular heart rate or rhythm). Taking hydroxychloroquine with these drugs could cause dangerous arrhythmias.
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Drugs that affect heart rhythm
- amiodarone.
- chlorpromazine.
- clarithromycin.
Does Plaquenil make you gain weight?
Some people taking Plaquenil may experience weight gain from fluid retention, but weight gain is generally not a common side effect of Plaquenil. Severe weight changes requiring medical attention would include evidence of rapid weight loss or gain, which is the loss or gain of 10 or more pounds in one month.