HYDROXYCHLOROQUINE SULFATE tablet

Country: United States

Language: English

Source: NLM (National Library of Medicine)

Active ingredient:

HYDROXYCHLOROQUINE SULFATE (UNII: 8Q2869CNVH) (HYDROXYCHLOROQUINE - UNII:4QWG6N8QKH)

Available from:

PD-Rx Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

Administration route:

ORAL

Prescription type:

PRESCRIPTION DRUG

Therapeutic indications:

Hydroxychloroquine sulfate tablets are indicated in adult and pediatric patients for the: - Treatment of uncomplicated malaria due to Plasmodium falciparum, Plasmodium malariae, Plasmodium vivax, and Plasmodium ovale.  - Prophylaxis of malaria in geographic areas where chloroquine resistance is not reported.  Limitations of Use: Hydroxychloroquine sulfate tablets are not recommended for: - Treatment of complicated malaria. - Treatment of malaria by chloroquine or hydroxychloroquine-resistant strains of Plasmodium  species [see Microbiology ( 12.4)]. - Treatment of malaria acquired in geographic areas where chloroquine resistance occurs or when the Plasmodium species has not been identified.  - Prophylaxis of malaria in geographic areas where chloroquine resistance occurs. - Prevention of relapses of P. vivax or P. ovale because it is not active a

Product summary:

Hydroxychloroquine sulfate tablets, USP contain 200 mg hydroxychloroquine sulfate, USP (equivalent to 155 mg  base). Hydroxychloroquine sulfate tablets are white, to off-white, circular biconvex film coated tablets debossed with “347” on one side. The tablets are available in: Dispense in a tight, light-resistant container as defined in the USP. Store at 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F) [See USP for Controlled Room Temperature].

Authorization status:

Abbreviated New Drug Application

Summary of Product characteristics

HYDROXYCHLOROQUINE SULFATE- HYDROXYCHLOROQUINE SULFATE TABLET
PD-RX PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
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THESE HIGHLIGHTS DO NOT INCLUDE ALL THE INFORMATION NEEDED TO USE
HYDROXYCHLOROQUINE
SULFATE TABLETS SAFELY AND EFFECTIVELY. SEE FULL PRESCRIBING
INFORMATION FOR
HYDROXYCHLOROQUINE SULFATE TABLETS.
HYDROXYCHLOROQUINE SULFATE TABLETS, FOR ORAL USE
INITIAL U.S. APPROVAL: 1955
INDICATIONS AND USAGE
Hydroxychloroquine sulfate tablets are antimalarial and antirheumatic
indicated for the:
Treatment of uncomplicated malaria due to _Plasmodium falciparum,
Plasmodium malariae,_
_Plasmodium ovale, and Plasmodium vivax_ in adult and pediatric
patients. ( 1.1)
Prophylaxis of malaria in geographic areas where chloroquine
resistance is not reported in adult and
pediatric patients. ( 1.1)
Treatment of rheumatoid arthritis in adults. ( 1.2)
Treatment of systemic lupus erythematosus in adults. ( 1.3)
Treatment of chronic discoid lupus erythematosus in adults. ( 1.4)
Limitations of Use (1.1):
Hydroxychloroquine sulfate tablets are NOT recommended for the:
Treatment of complicated malaria.
Treatment of chloroquine or hydroxychloroquine-resistant strains of
_Plasmodium species._
Treatment of malaria acquired in geographic areas where chloroquine
resistance occurs or when the
Plasmodium species has not been identified.
Prophylaxis of malaria in geographic areas where chloroquine
resistance occurs.
Prevention of relapses of _P. vivax_ or _P. ovale_ because it is not
active against the hypnozoite liver stage
forms of these parasites. For radical cure of P. vivax and _P. ovale_
infections, concomitant therapy with
an 8-aminoquinoline drug is necessary.
DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION
Malaria in Adult and Pediatric Patients ( 2.2):
Prophylaxis: Begin weekly doses 2 weeks prior to travel to the endemic
area, continue weekly doses
while in the endemic area, and continue the weekly doses for 4 weeks
after leaving the endemic area:
- Adults: 400 mg once a week
- Pediatric patients ≥ 31 kg: 6.5 mg/kg up to 400