acqn 200mg tablet - Uses, Price, Side Effects & Substitutes
What is acqn 200mg tablet used for?
Auto Q 200mg Tablet (Hydroxychloroquine) is used to treat PAIN ANALGESICS. It contains Hydroxychloroquine (200mg), which Inhibits lysosomal activity and interferes with antigen processing and presentat. Always consult your doctor before use. Take as prescribed.
- Generic Name: Hydroxychloroquine
- Manufacturer: Actus Health Care
- Form: Allopathy
- Pregnancy Category: A
- Prescription Required: Yes
π acqn 200mg tablet Uses & Benefits
Rheumatoid arthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus, malaria prophylaxis and treatment.
Off-label uses: SjΓΆgren's syndrome, antiphospholipid syndrome, COVID-19 (investigational).
π Drug Information
| Generic Name(s) | Hydroxychloroquine |
| Brand Name | Auto Q 200mg Tablet |
| Manufacturer | Actus Health Care |
| Packaging / Form | Varies by brand (Allopathy) |
| Therapeutic Class | PAIN ANALGESICS |
| Action Class | Disease Modifying Anti-Rheumatoid Drugs (DMARDs)- Non biologics |
| Route of Administration | Oral. |
| Storage | Store at room temperature (20-25Β°C), protect from light and moisture. |
| Shelf Life | As per manufacturer |
π¬ Pharmacology (PK/PD)
Pharmacokinetics
How It Works
Inhibits lysosomal activity and interferes with antigen processing and presentation.
Mechanism Steps
π‘ How to Take acqn 200mg tablet
Follow your doctor's prescription exactly.
β οΈ Side Effects of acqn 200mg tablet
β Common Side Effects
- Nausea
- Diarrhea
- Headache
- Dizziness
- Skin rash
π¨ Serious Side Effects
- Retinopathy
- Cardiomyopathy
- QT prolongation
- Seizures
- Agranulocytosis
β οΈ Rare Side Effects
- Hepatic failure
- Stevens-Johnson syndrome
- Hemolytic anemia in G6PD deficiency
Consult your doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms.
π¬ Drug Interactions
| β οΈ Drug | Severity | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Amiodarone | Major | Increased risk of arrhythmias |
| Cimetidine | Major | Increased hydroxychloroquine levels |
| Digoxin | Major | Increased digoxin levels |
| Mefloquine | Major | Increased risk of seizures |
| Tamoxifen | Major | Increased risk of retinopathy |
| Antacids | Moderate | Decreased absorption of hydroxychloroquine |
| Kaolin | Moderate | Decreased absorption |
| Magnesium trisilicate | Moderate | Decreased absorption |
| Cyclosporine | Moderate | Increased cyclosporine levels |
| Penicillamine | Moderate | Increased risk of hematologic toxicity |
| Insulin | Minor | Enhanced hypoglycemic effect |
| Sulfonylureas | Minor | Enhanced hypoglycemic effect |
π¨ Major Interactions
- Amiodarone
- Cimetidine
- Digoxin
- Mefloquine
- Tamoxifen
β‘ Moderate Interactions
- Antacids
- Kaolin
- Magnesium trisilicate
- Cyclosporine
- Penicillamine
βΉοΈ Minor Interactions
- Insulin
- Sulfonylureas
π½οΈ Food Interactions
Take with food or milk to reduce gastrointestinal upset.
π· Alcohol Interaction
Avoid alcohol as it may increase risk of liver toxicity.
π‘οΈ Safety & Warnings
π« Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to hydroxychloroquine or 4-aminoquinolines, pre-existing retinopathy, G6PD deficiency.
π Monitoring Parameters
Baseline and periodic eye exams, liver function tests, renal function, blood counts.
π€± Lactation Safety
Excreted in breast milk; caution advised.
π Overdose Management
Immediate gastric lavage, supportive care, monitoring for cardiac and neurological effects.
β° Missed Dose
Take as soon as remembered unless near next dose; do not double dose.
π¨ββοΈ Reviewed by Expert
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Medical Note: Always consult your doctor before switching medications.