HCQS 400 Tablet

Navigating your medication can sometimes be challenging. This page addresses common questions and provides detailed information about HCQS 400 Tablet, including its uses, how to take it correctly, what side effects might occur, and important advice on managing your treatment effectively. We aim to make understanding HCQS 400 Tablet as clear and straightforward as possible for you.

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Salt Combination: Hydroxychloroquine (400mg)
Brand: Ipca Laboratories Ltd
Uses: Ulcerative colitis,Crohn’s disease,Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE),Wilson's disease,Ankylosing spondylitis,Psoriatic arthritis,Rheumatoid arthritis,Type 2 diabetes mellitus

Description

HCQS 400 Tablet is used to treat autoimmune conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis and systemic lupus erythematosus
It slows the disease's progression and relieves pain, swelling, and redness
It is also used in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus to improve glycemic control
HCQS 400 Tablet should be taken with food
This will prevent you from getting an upset stomach upset
You should take it regularly and at the same time each day to get the maximum benefit from it
Keep taking it as recommended by your doctor and complete the dose even if you feel better.
The most common side effects of this medicine include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and abdominal pain
Consult with your doctor if any of these side effects do not go away with time or get worse
Your doctor may help with ways to reduce or prevent these symptoms.
To make sure the medicine is safe for you, before taking this medicine, let your doctor know if you have any problems with your heart, kidneys, or liver
Also, tell your doctor about all the other medicines you are taking
This medicine is contraindicated in the presence of retinal or visual field changes and long-term therapy in children
Your doctor may recommend regular eye tests to check your vision while on this medication
Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should consult with their doctors before taking the medicine.

Cautions

Liver:	CAUTION: HCQS 400 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of HCQS 400 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Kidney:	CAUTION: HCQS 400 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of HCQS 400 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.^This medicine can affect your eyes. Regular eye check up is recommended while you are taking this medicine.
Driving:	UNSAFE: HCQS 400 Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.^You may get eye problems while taking this medicine. This may affect your ability to drive.
Breast feeding:	SAFE IF PRESCRIBED: HCQS 400 Tablet is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.
Pregnency:	SAFE IF PRESCRIBED: HCQS 400 Tablet is safe to use during pregnancy. Most studies have shown low or no risk to the developing baby.
Alcohol:	CAUTION: Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with HCQS 400 Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Drug Action:	Non-Biologic DMARDs (Disease Modifying Anti-Rheumatoid Drugs)
Therapeutic class:	PAIN ANALGESICS
Habit Forming:	No
Chemical Class:	4-Aminoquinoline Derivative

Uses

Uses of HCQS 400 Tablet

Ulcerative colitis Crohn’s disease Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) Wilson's disease Ankylosing spondylitis Psoriatic arthritis Rheumatoid arthritis Type 2 diabetes mellitus

Missed Doses

If you miss a dose of HCQS 400 Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

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