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This drug is effective in treating autoimmune conditions such as systemic lupus erythematosus and rheumatic arthritis
It relieves redness, pain, and swelling by slowing the progression of the disease
This medicine controls blood glucose levels in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus patients
It should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of medicine may be required. Please consult your doctor.
Consuming alcohol with it is unsafe.
It is generally considered safe during pregnancy, however seek advice from your doctor before starting the medication.
It may hamper attention and make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Avoid driving if these symptoms appear.
It is safe and it doesn’t cause any major harm to the kidneys. Adjustments to the dosage are not necessary, however it's important to seek advice from your doctor in case of severe kidney disease or for long term use.
Hydroxychloroquine is present in this medicine as an active agent. It is a Disease Modifying Anti-Rheumatoid Drug (DMARD). Overactivity of the immune system develops inflammation and pain in the joints, this medicine provides relief by suppressing the overactivity of the immune system. It slows down the progress of the underlying disease. Hydroxychloroquine also improves insulin sensitivity, which improves beta-cell functioning, thereby controlling blood glucose levels in Type 2 diabetes mellitus patients.
An autoimmune disorder is a condition in whch the immune system of the body mistakenly attacks its own healthy cells, considering them as extraneous. This can cause various health problems depending on which part of the body is affected.
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