Reuquinol – what it is, what it is for and its side effects!
Reuquinol has been a drug used to treat malaria since the 1930s, but it has also been used to fight diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis and lupus . Currently, there is no specific treatment against the new virus. Therefore, it is urgently necessary to identify effective antiviral agents to combat the disease .
An efficient approach to drug discovery is to test whether existing antiviral drugs are effective in treating related viral infections and according to scientific studies, reuquinol may be effective in fighting the new coronavirus .
If you forget to take a dose, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is close to the time for your next dose, wait until this time. Two doses should never be given at the same time.
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Who should not take reuquinol?
Hydroxychloroquine should not be used by people with hypersensitivity to any of the components present in the formula, with pre-existing retinopathies or who are under 6 years of age.
What is reuquinol indicated for?
- Rheumatic and dermatological disorders (rheumatism and skin problems );
- Rheumatoid arthritis (chronic joint inflammation);
- Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis (in children);
- Systemic lupus erythematosus (multisystem disease);
- Discoid lupus erythematosus ( skin lupus erythematosus );
- Dermatological conditions ( skin problems ) caused or aggravated by sunlight.
What are the side effects of hydroxychloroquine?
The following is a list of possible side-effects that may occur from all the constituent ingredients of Reuquinol Tablet. This is not a comprehensive list. These side effects are possible but do not always occur.
Some of the side effects can be rare but serious. See your doctor if you notice any of the following side effects, especially if they don’t go away.
How to take reuquinol?
There is no best time to use this medicine. It can be taken during meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner) or after, with water or milk. If the person uses any medication for gastric acidity (omeprazole, pantoprazole, ranitidine, etc.), it is recommended that they take it with an interval of 4 hours after using these medications.
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This active substance is sold commercially under the names Plaquinol or reuquinol , and can be purchased in pharmacies for a price of around 65 to 85 reais, upon presentation of a prescription.