Hqtor Tablet

Hqtor Tablet contains hydroxychloroquine as the active ingredient, with the amount per tablet listed on the pack label. It is an oral tablet from the antimalarial and disease-modifying antirheumatic drug class. Hqtor Tablet is used for conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus, and malaria prevention or treatment when prescribed. This specific Hqtor Tablet strength should be used only under a doctor’s direction because hydroxychloroquine dosing depends on the condition being treated and the patient’s size and medical history.

How it works: Hydroxychloroquine works by changing how the immune system behaves and by affecting how certain cells process signals, which can help reduce inflammation in autoimmune diseases. As a tablet, Hqtor Tablet is swallowed and absorbed through the digestive tract to provide systemic effects throughout the body.

Because there are no other Hqtor strengths or forms listed here, this Hqtor Tablet is the standard tablet option available for doctor-directed treatment. It is chosen when a patient can swallow tablets and when the prescriber wants a tablet form that can fit into an individualized hydroxychloroquine schedule. The exact strength on the label may be used as part of a lower- or higher-frequency regimen, depending on the treatment plan.

• Rheumatoid arthritis
• Systemic lupus erythematosus
• Malaria prevention
• Malaria treatment when prescribed
• Other autoimmune conditions prescribed by a doctor

• Swallow Hqtor Tablet whole with a full glass of water unless your doctor gives different instructions.
• Take it with food or milk if it upsets your stomach.
• Take it at the same time each day when possible to keep dosing consistent.
• Do not crush or split the tablet unless your prescriber or pharmacist says it is safe for your exact tablet.
• If you take Hqtor Tablet for malaria prevention, start and finish it on the schedule your doctor gives you rather than changing the timing on your own.

Hqtor Tablet provides hydroxychloroquine in the exact strength listed on the carton and strip, so the dose per tablet is fixed by this product label. Depending on the condition, it may be taken once daily or in divided doses, but the total amount per day should not exceed what your doctor prescribes. Do not use this product as a starting dose or change the number of tablets on your own, because hydroxychloroquine dosing 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
• Diarrhea
• Stomach pain
• Vomiting
• Headache
• Dizziness
• Skin rash

• This is a hydroxychloroquine tablet, so dosing should be based on a doctor’s assessment and not copied from another patient.
• Tell your doctor if you have eye disease, since hydroxychloroquine can affect the retina and may need eye monitoring.
• Use caution if you have heart rhythm problems, low potassium, or a history of prolonged QT interval.
• Let your prescriber know if you have liver or kidney disease, because the dose may need extra care.
• Do not drive or do tasks requiring alertness if Hqtor Tablet makes you dizzy or causes blurred vision.
• If you have diabetes, monitor blood sugar closely because hydroxychloroquine can sometimes lower glucose.
• Avoid alcohol if it worsens stomach upset or other side effects while taking this tablet.

• Digoxin
• Insulin or other diabetes medicines
• Drugs that can prolong the QT interval, such as some antiarrhythmics, antipsychotics, or antibiotics
• Antacids or kaolin-containing products taken too close to the dose
• Methotrexate or other medicines that affect the immune system, if not specifically approved by your doctor

Store Hqtor Tablet in the original strip/box at room temperature, away from moisture, heat, and out of reach of children.