Manufacturer: Obsurge Biotech Ltd
Salt Composition : Hydroxychloroquine(200mg)
Strip of 10 Tablet
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Axemal Tablet should be taken with food. This will prevent you from getting an upset stomach upset. You should take it regularly and at the same time each day to get the maximum benefit from it. Keep taking it as recommended by your doctor and complete the dose even if you feel better. To make sure the medicine is safe for you, before taking this medicine, let your doctor know if you have any problems with your heart, kidneys, or liver. Also, tell your doctor about all the other medicines you are taking. Your doctor may recommend regular eye tests to check your vision while on this medication. Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should consult with their doctors before taking the medicine.
Chloroquine and hydroxychloroquine increase pH within intracellular vacuoles and alter processes such as protein degradation by acidic hydrolases in the lysosome, assembly of macromolecules in the endosomes, and posttranslation modification of proteins in the Golgi apparatus.
Pharmacokinetics: Following a single 200 mg oral dose of PLAQUENIL to healthy males, the mean peak blood concentration of hydroxychloroquine was 129.6 ng/mL, reached in 3.26 hours with a half-life of 537 hours (22.4 days).
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Axemal
Blurred vision
Increased sensitivity to light
low blood sugar.
glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) deficiency.
low amount of magnesium in the blood.
low amount of potassium in the blood.
porphyria.
anemia.
decreased blood platelets.
low levels of a type of white blood cell called neutrophils.
Axemal Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Axemal Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Axemal Tablet is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.
Indicated for the suppressive treatment and treatment of acute attacks of malaria due to Plasmodium vivax, P. malariae, P. ovale, and susceptible strains of P. falciparum. Treatment of discoid and systemic lupus erythematosus, and rheumatoid arthritis. Over the long term hydroxychloroquine can reduce pain, swelling and joint stiffness. If you have lupus, it may also improve the rash. It may be as long as 12 weeks before you notice the benefits. Hydroxychloroquine is often taken in combination with other drugs such as methotrexate.
Heart drug. Taking digoxin with hydroxychloroquine may increase the levels of digoxin in your body. ...
Insulin and other diabetes drugs. ...
Drugs that affect heart rhythm. ...
Certain malaria drugs. ...
Antiseizure drugs. ...
Immunosuppressant drugs.
Do not chew, crush or break it. Axemal Tablet
Store below 30°C
If you miss a dose of Axemal Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
You have been prescribed Axemal Tablet for the treatment of autoimmune conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis or systemic lupus erythematosus.
Take it with food to avoid an upset stomach.
It can take 8-12 weeks for Axemal Tablet to work. Keep taking it as prescribed.
Do not take medicines that neutralise stomach acids (antacids) four hours before and after taking Axemal Tablet as they can stop the medicine from being absorbed properly from your gut.
Have regular eye tests done while taking this medicine. Stop taking it and inform your doctor immediately if you notice any changes in your vision.
It can cause lowering of blood glucose level. Inform your doctor if you experience hypoglycemia symptoms such as cold sweats, cool pale skin, tremor, and anxious feeling.
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Axemal Tablet is to be taken with food.
Q. Is Axemal Tablet effective against novel coronavirus infection?
Axemal Tablet is currently under study in various clinical trials (research studies in human beings) for the prevention of novel coronavirus infection and treatment of patients with COVID-19 (the illness caused by the novel coronavirus). This medicine has shown some activity against the novel coronavirus in laboratory studies (in vitro studies). However, further evidence is required to conclude that Axemal Tablet is effective against the novel coronavirus.
Q. Can Axemal Tablet be used for the prophylaxis of the novel coronavirus infection?
The national task force for COVID-19 (constituted by ICMR) has recommended the use of Axemal Tablet for prevention of novel coronavirus infection ONLY in certain high-risk populations (ie people at high risk of exposure to the virus) or emergency situations. It can be used for prophylaxis in case of asymptomatic healthcare workers involved in the care of suspected or confirmed cases of COVID-19 and asymptomatic household contacts of laboratory-confirmed cases.
Q. Do we need to maintain a stock of Axemal Tablet?
No, we do not have to maintain a stock of Axemal Tablet. If you suspect that you have contracted the novel coronavirus infection, consult a doctor immediately and strictly follow their advice. Do not self-administer Axemal Tablet. Keep in mind that this medicine needs to be taken only if prescribed by a registered medical practitioner.
Q. What is the recommended dose for preventing coronavirus?
Axemal Tablet is only recommended for preventing coronavirus infection in certain high-risk groups or emergency situations. It should strictly be taken as per the dose, frequency, and duration prescribed by your doctor.
