Hydroxychloroquine
Brand: Plaquenil
No boxed warning on the current FDA label.
- Caution
- Irreversible retinal damage with long-term use: baseline and periodic eye exams are required; QT prolongation.
Common side effects
- Nausea
- Headache
- Retinal toxicity with long use
- Rash
Key interactions
- Additive QT risk with other QT-prolonging drugs
- Raises digoxin levels
- Antacids reduce absorption
Counseling points
- Baseline and periodic retinal eye exams are required
- Take with food to reduce stomach upset
- Report vision changes promptly
- Full effect can take months
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