Hydroxychloroquine
Active pharmaceutical substance formulated in Jan Aushadhi generic products for Antibiotics & Anti-Infectives treatment.
🧴 Clinical Application
Take orally with food or a glass of milk to prevent gastrointestinal upset. Swallow whole; do not crush or chew. Take consistently at the same time each day. It may take several weeks to months to observe maximal therapeutic response in autoimmune disorders.
⚠️ Side Effects
Common: Nausea, stomach cramps, diarrhea, headache, loss of appetite, skin rash. Rare/Severe: Irreversible retinal toxicity (retinopathy/macular degeneration), cardiomyopathy, QT prolongation, hypoglycemia, bone marrow failure, and suicidal ideation.
🛡️ Safety Warnings
Baseline and annual ophthalmologic screening (OCT, visual fields) is mandatory during chronic treatment to detect early retinopathy. Caution in patients with hepatic/renal impairment, G6PD deficiency, or porphyria. Monitor blood glucose closely in diabetic patients.
Jan Aushadhi Products containing Hydroxychloroquine
Found 2 generic formulation(s) containing this active ingredient.
Hydroxychloroquine Tablets 200 mg
Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate is a 4-aminoquinoline derivative related to chloroquine with improved ocular safety. It concentrates in cellular lysosomes, increasing intralysosomal pH and interfering with antigen processing, Toll-like receptor signaling, and production of pro-inflammatory cytokines. Indicated for systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), rheumatoid arthritis, discoid lupus, and malaria treatment/chemoprophylaxis in chloroquine-sensitive areas.
Hydroxychloroquine Tablet 400 mg
Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate is a 4-aminoquinoline derivative related to chloroquine with improved ocular safety. It concentrates in cellular lysosomes, increasing intralysosomal pH and interfering with antigen processing, Toll-like receptor signaling, and production of pro-inflammatory cytokines. Indicated for systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), rheumatoid arthritis, discoid lupus, and malaria treatment/chemoprophylaxis in chloroquine-sensitive areas.
Brand Equivalents & Price Comparison
Compare Jan Aushadhi generic prices against popular commercial brands for Hydroxychloroquine.
| Generic Formulation | Pack Size | Jan Aushadhi Price | Commercial Brand Equivalents | Avg. Commercial Price | Savings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydroxychloroquine Tablets 200 mg | 10's | ₹34.18 | HCQS, HYDIRE, ZY Q, CARTIQUIN, HQ STAR | ₹53.84 | 37% Save |
| Hydroxychloroquine Tablet 400 mg | 10's | ₹74.18 | HCQS, HYQ, HQ STAR, CARTIQUIN, OXCQ | ₹116.66 | 36% Save |
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