Plaquenil

Plaquenil is used for:

Treating certain types of malaria. It is also used to treat rheumatoid arthritis and lupus erythematosus. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.

Plaquenil is an aminoquinolone. It is thought to kill sensitive malaria parasites by stopping normal metabolism inside the parasite.

Do NOT use Plaquenil if:

• you are allergic to any ingredient in Plaquenil
• you have vision problems or retinal changes

Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you.

Before using Plaquenil :

Some medical conditions may interact with Plaquenil . Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:

• if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding
• if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement
• if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances
• if you have glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) deficiency or blood problems (eg, porphyria)
• if you have psoriasis, digestive system disease, liver or kidney disease, high blood acid levels, or a central nervous system disease
• if you have a history of alcohol abuse

Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Plaquenil . Tell your health care provider if you are taking any other medicines, especially any of the following:

• Quinacrine because the risk of its side effects may be increased by Plaquenil
• Digoxin because the risk of its side effects may be increased by Plaquenil
• Rabies vaccine or thyroid hormones (eg, levothyroxine) because their effectiveness may be decreased by Plaquenil

This may not be a complete list of all interactions that may occur. Ask your health care provider if Plaquenil may interact with other medicines that you take. Check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.