How can patients be empowered to become informed consumers of health information and make informed decisions about their care, including the use of Plaquenil

Limitations of Use in Malaria. • PLAQUENIL is not recommended for the treatment of complicated malaria. • PLAQUENIL is not effective against chloroquine or ... Plaquenil contains the active ingredient hydroxychloroquine sulfate. Plaquenil is used to treat rheumatoid arthritis and may slow down the process of joint ... If you get bitten by a mosquito that's carrying malaria, you could become infected with this disease. Note: For more information about the uses of Plaquenil, ... Damage to the retina, the light sensitive portion of the inner eye, can occur with long-term use of Plaquenil or chloroquine (Aralen). ... More information on ... General Information · Cataract Surgery · Standard v. Refractive Cataract ... Plaquenil is a medicine that is used primarily for preventing or treating malaria. Uses. Hydroxychloroquine is used to treat: • rheumatoid arthritis. • lupus. • juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA). Over the long term hydroxychloroquine can ... Apr 8, 2020 ... Other Adult Renal Dosing Information. Usual dosing. No renal adjustment is recommended by manufacturer, however use caution in patients with ... Hydroxychloroquine (brand name Plaquenil, Plaquenil Sulfate) is a medicine used ... use of and reliance on the information contained in this Information Sheet. Apr 1, 2024 ... This information should not take the place of medical care and ... Hydroxychloroquine is a medication that has been approved for use to ... Mar 24, 2020 ... Hydroxychloroquine is used for treatment of malaria and certain autoimmune diseases. ... hydroxychloroquine to new patients (see information ...