ZY-Q 200 Tablet

ZY-Q 200 Tablet contains hydroxychloroquine 200 mg in each tablet, supplied by Zydus Cadila, India. It belongs to the antimalarial and disease-modifying antirheumatic drug (DMARD) class. This medicine is used under a doctor’s care for conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, and certain malaria-related uses depending on the prescription.

How it works: Hydroxychloroquine helps calm an overactive immune response and can reduce inflammation in autoimmune diseases. In tablet form, ZY-Q 200 Tablet is swallowed and absorbed through the digestive tract so the medicine can work throughout the body.

ZY-Q 200 Tablet is the 200 mg tablet strength, which is a commonly used adult strength when a prescriber wants a full tablet dose rather than a smaller split dose. Because there are no other ZY-Q strengths or forms listed here, this tablet is the main option in this brand line and may be chosen when a doctor has already assessed that 200 mg per tablet fits the treatment plan. It is not a quick-relief medicine, and its effects are usually noticed gradually over time.

• Rheumatoid arthritis
• Systemic lupus erythematosus
• Malaria prevention or treatment, if prescribed
• Other autoimmune or inflammatory conditions as directed by a doctor

• Swallow ZY-Q 200 Tablet whole with a full glass of water unless your prescriber tells you otherwise.
• Take it with food or milk if it upsets your stomach.
• Try to take it at the same time each day to keep levels steady.
• Do not crush or chew the tablet unless a pharmacist or doctor specifically says it is okay.
• If you miss a dose, take it when you remember unless it is close to the next dose; do not double up.
• Follow the exact schedule on your prescription, since this tablet is not meant for self-adjusting or as-needed use.

Each ZY-Q 200 Tablet provides hydroxychloroquine 200 mg per tablet. The usual frequency and total daily amount depend on why it is prescribed, your body weight, and your doctor’s instructions; some patients take it once daily, while others may take it in divided doses. Do not take more than the maximum amount your prescriber has set, because the safe daily dose is individualized and not the same for every patient.

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

Common side effects of Hydroxychloroquine may include:

• Nausea
• Stomach pain
• Diarrhea
• Vomiting
• Headache
• Dizziness
• Blurred vision or mild visual changes

• ZY-Q 200 Tablet can affect the eyes, so regular eye exams are important during long-term use.
• Higher or repeated dosing can raise the risk of heart rhythm problems, especially in people with heart disease.
• Tell your doctor if you have liver or kidney disease, since dose changes or extra monitoring may be needed.
• Use caution with alcohol if it worsens stomach upset or liver concerns.
• This medicine may cause dizziness or blurred vision, so be careful when driving or using machinery until you know how it affects you.
• Let your clinician know if you have diabetes, because hydroxychloroquine can sometimes lower blood sugar.
• Do not start, stop, or change the dose without medical advice.

• Other medicines that can affect heart rhythm, including some antibiotics and antiarrhythmics
• Digoxin
• Insulin or other diabetes medicines
• Antacids or kaolin products that can reduce absorption if taken too close together
• Other medicines that may increase eye or nerve side effects, based on your doctor’s review

Store ZY-Q 200 Tablet at room temperature in a dry place, away from excess heat, moisture, and children.