Hydroxychloroquine sulfate tablets can not be directly discontinued, otherwise it may not achieve the therapeutic effect, and may lead to recurrence of the disease.
Hydroxychloroquine sulfate tablets belong to the immunosuppressant, commonly used in the treatment of systemic lupus erythematosus, rheumatoid arthritis and other autoimmune diseases, you need to combine with the individual’s physical condition, follow the doctor’s instructions to take hydroxychloroquine sulfate tablets regularly, in order to achieve the role of treatment of disease.
Hydroxychloroquine sulfate tablets have cumulative effect, need to take a few weeks to play the proper role, if the body has obvious improvement in symptoms, can not directly stop the drug, it is recommended to take a maintenance dose, and combined with the relevant examination, under the guidance of the doctor to stop the drug.
While taking Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate Tablets, patients may experience adverse reactions such as blurred vision, rash, nausea and diarrhea. It is contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to 4-aminoquinolines and in patients with pre-existing macular disease of the eye. Note that all patients should undergo an ophthalmologic examination before initiating long-term therapy with this product.
Patients are advised to use Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate Tablets under medical supervision and should not self-administer or discontinue the drug.