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HYDROXYCHLOROQUINE SULFATE (UNII: 8Q2869CNVH) (HYDROXYCHLOROQUINE - UNII:4QWG6N8QKH)
Jubilant Cadista Pharmaceuticals Inc.
ORAL
PRESCRIPTION DRUG
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 against the hypnozoite liver stage forms of these parasites. For radical cure of P. vivax and P. ovale infections, concomitant therapy with an 8-aminoquino
Each tablet contains 200 mg of hydroxychloroquine sulfate, USP equivalent to 155 mg base. Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate Tablets USP, 200 mg are supplied as White to off-white, film coated tablets imprinted "A19" on one side in black ink and free from physical defects. They are available as: Bottles of 100 tablets with child-resistant closure: NDC 59746-780-01 Bottles of 500 tablets with continuous thread closure: NDC 59746-780-05 Dispense in a tight, light-resistant container as defined in the USP/NF. Keep out of the reach of children. Store at room temperature [20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F), allow for excursions between 15°C and 30°C (59°F and 86°F)]. [See USP Controlled Room Temperature].
Abbreviated New Drug Application
HYDROXYCHLOROQUINE SULFATE FILM COATED- HYDROXYCHLOROQUINE SULFATE TABLET JUBILANT CADISTA PHARMACEUTICALS INC. ---------- HIGHLIGHTS OF PRESCRIBING INFORMATION 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 an 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 Прочитајте комплетан документ