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Hydroxychloroquine

 
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    Oral
    Hydroxychloroquine
    Plaquenil 

  • Mechanism of Action

  • Interferes with antigen processing in macrophages and other antigen-presenting cells.

Clinical Use

  • Indications
  • Rheumatoid arthritis
  • Systemic / Discoid lupus erythematosus
  • Adverse Effects
  • Rash
  • Headache
  • Blurred vision
  • Elevated LFTs
  • Anorexia / Nausea / vomiting / diarrhoea
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