Hydroxychloroquine - hye-drox-ee-KLOR-oh-kwin belongs to the family of medication called antiprotozoals Protozoa are tiny, one-celled pets. Some are parasites that can cause many various kinds of infections in the body.
This drug is using to prevent and to treat malaria and to treat some conditions such as liver disease causing by protozoa . It is also using in the treat of arthritis to help relieve inflammation, swelling, stiffness and joint pain and to help control the symptoms of lupus erythematosus - lupus; SLE.
This drug may be given alone or with one or more other medication. It may also be using for other conditions as determined by your family doctor.
Hydroxychloroquine is available only with your family doctor's prescription, in the following dosage form:
Some commonly using brand names are:
In the USA
In Canada