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Brand: Plaquenil, Axemal, Dolquine, Quensyl
Hydroxychloroquine is a medication primarily used to prevent and treat malaria. It is also prescribed for certain autoimmune diseases, such as rheumatoid arthritis and lupus. Hydroxychloroquine belongs to a class of drugs called disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDs) and functions by modulating the immune system. It is also classified as an antimalarial.
Used to prevent and treat malaria, and to treat autoimmune diseases such as lupus and rheumatoid arthritis.
Outcome:
Increased digoxin levels
Mechanism:
Hydroxychloroquine can increase digoxin absorption.
Outcome:
Decreased hydroxychloroquine absorption
Mechanism:
Antacids bind to hydroxychloroquine.
Outcome:
No clinically significant interaction
Mechanism:
No known mechanism.
Most likely new formulation: Extended-release formulation (Year: 2025, 30% confidence)
Based on historical usage and current research, there is a low likelihood of significant regulatory changes in the next 2 years.
Antimalarial, DMARD
4-Aminoquinoline