Oxiklorin
Oxiklorin is a medicine used to treat rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, and light-sensitive skin rashes in adults and children.
Form
tabletti, kalvopäällysteinen
Strength
100 mg
Active Ingredient
Hydroxychloroquine sulfate
Manufacturer
Orion Corporation
How to Use
Dosage
For adults, the usual dose is 200-400 mg per day.
Method
Take this medicine with a meal.
Important
The maximum recommended daily dose for adults is 400 mg.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Loss of appetite
- •Irritability, mood swings
- •Headache, dizziness, tiredness
- •Blurred vision, trouble focusing eyes
- •Nausea, stomach pain
RARE
- •Changes in the retina of the eye (vision problems)
- •Diarrhea
- •Skin rashes, itching, darkening or lightening of skin, hair loss or lightening
- •Muscle problems, changes in sensation or movement
- •Changes in blood counts
- •Seizures
- •Ringing in ears, hearing loss
- •Heart muscle disease
- •Vomiting
- •Liver problems, hepatitis
- •Low blood sugar
- •Sensitivity to light
Important Warnings
- Do not take if you are allergic to hydroxychloroquine or any other ingredient in this medicine.
- Tell your doctor if you have porphyria, psoriasis, an eye disease affecting your retina, or severe kidney problems.
- This medicine can cause mental health problems like strange thoughts, anxiety, seeing or hearing things that are not there, confusion, or depression, including thoughts of harming yourself. Seek immediate medical help if this happens.
- Stop taking this medicine and contact your doctor right away if you get severe skin rashes, blisters, or peeling skin, especially with fever or flu-like symptoms.
- Oxiklorin can affect your heart, kidneys, or muscles. Your doctor will explain the signs to look for.
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- If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, talk to your doctor before taking this medicine. It is generally not recommended during pregnancy or breastfeeding unless your doctor decides the benefits outweigh the risks.
- Long-term use can sometimes cause vision or hearing problems. If you notice any changes, contact your doctor and be careful when driving or operating machines.
Use in Elderly Patients
Category C
Suitable for older adults, with specific precautions. Reduce the dose in moderately severe renal impairment. May prolong the QT interval. Consider potential interactions. (updated 6.11.2023)