Manufacturer: Overseas Healthcare Pvt Ltd
Salt Composition : Hydroxychloroquine(200mg)
Strip of 10 Tablet
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Cartiquin 200mg 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.
Hydroxychloroquine has anti-inflammatory and immunomodulatory action. Cartiquin Tablet works by inhibiting the action of immune cells and inflammatory mediators such as prostaglandin, interleukins and. This decreases the immune activity against healthy tissues.
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 Cartiquin
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.
low levels of a type of white blood cell called neutrophils.
mental problems.
Cartiquin 200mg 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 Cartiquin 200mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Cartiquin 200mg 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.
Use with caution Below 9years: Contraindicated
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.
Especially, if you are taking medicines to treat your heart problems, diabetes, fits, muscle weakness, worm infections, other antimalarials. Antacids and medicines used to stop diarrhoea should be taken with a minimum gap of four hours when used together with the Cartiquin Tablet.
Do not chew, crush or break it. Cartiquin 200mg Tablet is to be taken with food.
Store below 30°C
If you miss a dose of Cartiquin 200mg 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 Cartiquin 200mg 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 Cartiquin 200mg Tablet to work. Keep taking it as prescribed.
Do not take medicines that neutralise stomach acids (antacids) four hours before and after taking Cartiquin 200mg 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. Cartiquin 200mg Tablet is to be taken with food.
Q. Is Cartiquin 200mg Tablet effective against novel coronavirus infection?
Cartiquin 200mg 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 Cartiquin 200mg Tablet is effective against the novel coronavirus.
Q. Can Cartiquin 200mg 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 Cartiquin 200mg 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 Cartiquin 200mg Tablet?
No, we do not have to maintain a stock of Cartiquin 200mg 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 Cartiquin 200mg 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?
Cartiquin 200mg 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.
Q. How to take the Cartiquin 200mg Tablet?
Cartiquin 200mg Tablet comes as a tablet to be taken by mouth. It should be taken with food or a glass of milk to prevent an upset stomach and nausea. Take it as per dose and duration suggested by the doctor and finish the complete course. Cartiquin 200mg Tablet should be used regularly as advised by your doctor. Do not stop taking it without talking to your doctor first. If you have also taking antacids, then take Cartiquin 200mg Tablet at least 4hours before or after these products.
Q. What to do if someone becomes symptomatic or shows symptoms of novel coronavirus while taking Cartiquin 200mg Tablet?
Any person who has been prescribed Cartiquin 200mg Tablet and develops symptoms of novel coronavirus infection (such as high fever, dry cough, tiredness, difficulty in breathing) while taking Cartiquin 200mg Tablet should immediately consult their doctor. Your doctor will advise if you need to get tested for the novel coronavirus and if you need to be isolated. Follow all the instructions from your doctor.
Q. How long does it take for Cartiquin 200mg Tablet to start working?
HCQS takes some time to show its effects. It may even take a few weeks or months before you see an improvement in your symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis or other autoimmune diseases. However, it is important that you be patient and keep taking this medication regularly. Your doctor may prescribe some additional medications in the interim for temporary relief from the symptoms.
Q. Does Cartiquin 200mg Tablet have any effect on vision?
Yes, though uncommon, HCQS can affect vision especially if taken at higher doses or for a period of time (> 5 years). The symptoms include reading or seeing difficulties (words, letters, or parts of objects missing), sensitivity to light, blurred distant vision, and seeing light flashes or streaks. If you notice any of these symptoms, consult your doctor immediately. Your doctor may carry out various eye tests and then decide if Cartiquin 200mg Tablet needs to be discontinued. You may also be advised to get certain eye tests done periodically if you have been prescribed HCQS.
Q. Do I need to get any tests done during Cartiquin 200mg Tablet treatment?
An eye test is required before your treatment with HCQS starts and should be repeated every 12 months. Also, your doctor may advise you to get your blood counts (CBC) and liver function test (LFT) checked regularly. Your doctor may discontinue HCQS if any abnormality is detected.
Q. Is Cartiquin 200mg Tablet an opioid, a painkiller, a steroid, or an anti-inflammatory medicine? How does it work?
Cartiquin 200mg Tablet is an antimalarial medicine with anti-inflammatory and immunomodulatory properties. It is neither a steroid nor an opioid nor a painkiller. In malaria, Cartiquin 200mg Tablet destroys the harmful parasite which causes the illness. Whereas in rheumatoid arthritis, it reduces inflammation of the joints and provides relief.
Q. Do I need to be careful with Cartiquin 200mg Tablet if I am a diabetic?
Yes, you need to be careful while using HCQS if you have diabetes. HCQS can lower your blood glucose levels to dangerous levels so much so that you may even lose consciousness(severe hypoglycemia). Keep a regular check on your blood glucose levels and if it starts to fall, contact your doctor immediately. Your doctor may alter the doses of your anti-diabetic medications as per your blood glucose levels.
Q. I am on antacids since a long time, which is necessary for me. Can I still take Cartiquin 200mg Tablet?
Yes, you can take HCQS, provided you keep a gap of at least 4 hours between HCQS and antacid. If this gap is not maintained, then the antacid may interfere with the absorption or working of HCQS. As a result, you may not experience the full benefits of HCQS.
Q. Can I take ibuprofen while taking Cartiquin 200mg Tablet?
Yes, you may take ibuprofen and HCQS together. They do not have any significant interactions and do not interfere with the working of each other.
Q. What can I expect if I stop taking Cartiquin 200mg Tablet?
If you stop taking HCQS without consulting your doctor, your illness may get worse. Therefore, do not stop taking HCQS without consulting your doctor, even if you start feeling better.
