Arthosave 200 Mg, For Rheumatoid Arthritis - 100 Tablets

Product Name

• Arthosave 200 Mg, For Rheumatoid Arthritis - 100 Tablets

Scientific Name

• Hydroxychloroquine 200 Mg Tablets

Category Of Arthosave 200 Mg Tablets

• Autoimmune Diseases Drugs

Mechanism Of Action Of Hydroxychloroquine

• Hydroxychloroquine is an antimalarial medication as well as a disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drug
• Hydroxychloroquine sulfate works by reducing inflammation in people with autoimmune diseases.

Therapeutic Indications Of Arthosave 200 Mg Tablets

• Hydroxychloroquine sulfate is used for the following:

1. To treat rheumatoid arthritis (inflammation of the joints).
2. To treat systemic lupus erythematosus (autoimmune disease of the skin and internal organs).
3. To prevent and treat malaria in certain cases.

Method Of Administration Of Arthosave 200 Mg Tablets

• Always take this medicine exactly as your doctor or pharmacist has told you.
• Check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure.
• Doses may change from patient to patient based on your age, your medical condition, and whether or not you are taking other medicines.
• Take this medicine with food or a glass of milk.
• Swallow the tablet whole, do not break or crush.
• Do not take antacids within 4 hours of this medicine
• For rheumatoid arthritis, the usual dosing is 1-2 tablets, once or twice daily.
• For malaria prevention, the usual dosing is 2 tablets once weekly on the same day each week; begin 1 to 2 weeks before travel.
• For malaria treatment, the usual dosing is 800 mg then 400 mg after 6 hours, 12 hours, and 48 hours after the first dose.
• For children, the dose is weight-based. Your doctor will determine the dose.
• Doses may be changed in special conditions so always follow your doctor's or pharmacist's instructions.
• If you take more than you should, talk to a doctor or go to the hospital straight away.
• If you forget to take a dose, take it as soon as you remember it unless it is nearly time for your next dose.
• Do not take a double dose (two doses at the same time) to make up for the forgotten dose.

Undesirable Side Effects Of Arthosave 200 Mg Tablets

• Although the following side effects are not common in everyone, some patients may complain from:

1. Stomach pain
2. Nausea
3. Changes in eyesight
4. Skin rash
5. Headache
6. Diarrhea
7. Weight loss

Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Precautions While Taking Arthosave 200 Mg Tablets

• If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, think you may be pregnant, or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine.
• Your doctor will discuss the possible risks and benefits of using this medicine during pregnancy and breast-feeding

Non-Pharmacological Treatments & Advice To Strengthen Your Immunity

• We must acknowledge that the body’s immune system develops and strengthens as a result of care throughout different stages of life, which begins as early as the fetal stage. There are ways to boost immunity:

1. Proper nutrition: eat well-balanced meals
2. Consume immune-boosting foods such as antioxidants and probiotics. Also, some supplements like Sambune Capsules & C-Ronz 1000, Vitamin C With Zinc will be helpful
3. Stay physically active
4. Get adequate sleep
5. Avoid/ minimize stress
6. Avoid smoking
7. Stay up-to-date with vaccines
8. Follow all personal hygiene and infection prevention protocols including frequent hand washing, practice physical distancing, follow all hygiene procedures for cooking, and disinfect your home (particularly common surfaces) regularly.
9. Monitor your body temperature by a thermometer, for example Microlife Ear Thermometer or Beurer Thermometer

Warnings & Special Precautions while Taking Arthosave 200 Mg Tablets

• Before you use this medicine talk to your doctor or pharmacist:

1. If you have liver or kidney problems.
2. If you have stomach problems.
3. If you have heart problems.
4. If you have eye problems.
5. If you have psoriasis.
6. If you have nervous system problems.
7. If you have porphyria, a blood disorder.
8. If you have a genetic condition called glucose-6-dehydrogenase deficiency.

• Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken, or might take any other medications including over-the-counter non-prescription medicines, prescription medicines, herbal supplements, vitamins, and supplements.

Storage Conditions Of Arthosave 200 Mg Tablets

• Store below 25°c
• Don’t refrigerate the container
• Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.
• Store in the original package to protect from moisture.
• Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the box/blisters/label. The expiry date refers to the last day of the month.

For More Information About Hydroxychloroquine

• Ask your physician or pharmacist
• Visit SFDA website
• Visit Medscape at Information About Hydroxychloroquine
• Visit Drugs.com at Information About Hydroxychloroquine
• Visit DrugBank at Information About Hydroxychloroquine