Hyq 400mg Tablet
Ipca Laboratories Ltd

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In-stock 10 tablets in 1 strip
125.55
Related Warnings
Alcohol

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.

WEIGH RISKS VS BENEFITS
Pregnancy
WEIGH RISKS VS BENEFITS

Hyq 400mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy.Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor.

SAFE
Lactation
SAFE

Hyq 400mg Tablet is safe to use during lactation. Human studies have shown that either the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in significant amount or is not expected to cause toxicity to the baby.

Driving

Do not drive unless you are feeling well.You may get eye problems while taking this medicine. This may affect your ability to drive.

CAUTION
Kidney
CAUTION

Hyq 400mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Hyq 400mg 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.

CAUTION
Liver
CAUTION

Hyq 400mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Hyq 400mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Hydroxychloroquine (HCQS)   400mg

Uses of Hyq Tablet
Hyq 400mg Tablet is used in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus and type 2 diabetes.

How to use Hyq Tablet
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Hyq 400mg Tablet is to be taken with food.

How Hyq Tablet works
Hyq 400mg Tablet blocks the action of certain chemical messengers that are responsible for inflammation, swelling and redness associated with certain autoimmune diseases. It suppresses the underlying disease process, rather than simply treating the disease.

Side Effects:

Common Headache, Feeling sick, Diarrhoea, Mood changes, Loss of appetite, Abdominal pain.

Expert advice for Hyq Tablet
You may have to wait for 3-6 months to get the full effect. You may develop nausea, vomiting, and diarrhoea during initiation of the treatment. This can be managed by taking doses with food. Tell your doctor immediately if you experience vision changes or a new skin rash. Talk to your doctor before taking Hyq if you are pregnant,nursing or planning to become pregnant.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Is Hyq safe?
Yes. Hyq is safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor

Q. Is Hyq an antibiotic?
Hyq is an antimalarial which is active against malaria causing protozoa (parasite) Plasmodium vivax, P. malariae, P. ovale, and susceptible strains of P. falciparum

Q. Can I take antihistamines with Hyq?
Most antihistamines do not have any known serious interaction when taken with Hyq. Antihistaminic drug cimetidine (histamine receptor - H2 blocker) may increase blood levels of Hyq. Please inform your doctor about all the medication you are currently taking to avoid interactions that may reduce effectiveness of any treatment or aggravate side effects

Q. Does Hyq contain get you high?
No, Hyq does not produce any psychological feeling of extreme happiness or colloquially known as ‘feeling high'.