HQ-Star 200 mg Tablet

HQ-Star 200 mg Tablet is a prescription medicine that contains 200 mg of hydroxychloroquine in each tablet. It belongs to the antimalarial and disease-modifying antirheumatic drug (DMARD) group and is used for autoimmune and inflammatory conditions, especially rheumatoid arthritis and related joint symptoms. HQ-Star 200 mg Tablet helps reduce pain, swelling, stiffness, and flares over time rather than giving quick pain relief. Because it works gradually, it is often taken as part of a longer-term treatment plan under a doctor’s supervision.

How it works: Hydroxychloroquine in HQ-Star 200 mg Tablet changes how the immune system behaves, which helps calm the inflammation that drives joint swelling and stiffness. In tablet form, it is swallowed and absorbed into the body where it slowly builds its effect over time.

HQ-Star 200 mg Tablet is a full-strength 200 mg tablet, so it is suited for patients whose prescriber has decided this dose matches their treatment plan. Compared with lower-dose tablet options used in some regimens, this strength lets the doctor build an exact daily schedule without splitting or combining tablets unnecessarily. It is not a quick-acting pain tablet, so the benefit is usually felt after consistent use.

• Rheumatoid arthritis
• Autoimmune joint inflammation
• Joint pain and stiffness from inflammation
• Long-term disease control as prescribed by a doctor

• Swallow HQ-Star 200 mg Tablet whole with a full glass of water.
• Take it exactly at the time and frequency your doctor prescribes.
• Taking the tablet with food or milk may help reduce stomach upset.
• Do not crush or chew the tablet unless your pharmacist or doctor specifically tells you to.
• If you miss a dose, take it when you remember unless it is almost time for the next dose; do not double up.
• Use the exact number of HQ-Star 200 mg Tablet tablets your doctor has prescribed; do not change the schedule on your own.

Each HQ-Star 200 mg Tablet provides 200 mg of hydroxychloroquine per tablet. Depending on your condition, your doctor may prescribe it once daily or in divided doses, and the maximum daily amount is set by the prescriber based on your weight, diagnosis, and safety monitoring. Do not take more tablets than instructed, because the correct dose for this strength must be individualized.

Do not change your dose or stop the medicine without speaking to your doctor.

Common side effects of Hydroxychloroquine may include:

• Nausea
• Stomach pain or upset stomach
• Diarrhea
• Headache
• Loss of appetite
• Dizziness
• Rash

• HQ-Star 200 mg Tablet is a prescription strength medicine and should be used only if a doctor has assessed that hydroxychloroquine is appropriate for you.
• Tell your doctor if you have eye disease, heart rhythm problems, liver disease, kidney disease, or a history of seizures before starting this tablet.
• Long-term use can affect the eyes, so regular eye exams may be needed.
• This medicine may cause dizziness or blurred vision, so use caution when driving or operating machinery until you know how it affects you.
• Alcohol may worsen stomach upset or add stress to your treatment plan, so ask your doctor what is safe for you.
• Do not start or stop other medicines that can affect heart rhythm without checking first, because hydroxychloroquine can raise this risk.
• If you are pregnant, trying to become pregnant, or breastfeeding, ask your doctor whether HQ-Star 200 mg Tablet is right for you.

• Digoxin
• Amiodarone or other medicines that affect heart rhythm
• Some antibiotics such as azithromycin or ciprofloxacin
• Insulin or diabetes medicines
• Antacids or products that may reduce absorption if taken too close together

Store HQ-Star 200 mg Tablet in its original strip/box at room temperature, away from moisture and out of reach of children.