Hetquenil 400mg
Hetquenil 400 Tablet is used to treat autoimmune conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis and systemic lupus erythematosus. It slows the disease's progression and relieves pain, swelling, and redness. It is also used in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus to improve glycemic control.
Hetquenil 400 Tablet should be taken with food. This will prevent you from getting an upset stomach upset. You should take it regularly and at the same time each day to get the maximum benefit from it. Keep taking it as recommended by your doctor and complete the dose even if you feel better.
USES OF HETQUENIL TABLET
- Treatment of Rheumatoid arthritis
- Treatment of Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)
- Treatment of Type 2 diabetes mellitus
BENEFITS OF HETQUENIL TABLET
In Treatment of Rheumatoid arthritis
Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune condition where your body’s immune system (which usually fights bacteria and viruses) attacks your body’s own cells. Hetquenil 400 Tablet stops that from happening and can relieve the symptoms of this condition such as pain, swelling, and stiffness in your joints. It can also slow down joint damage, reduce disability, and enable you to be as active for as long as possible. It can take several weeks or months to notice the effect of the medicine. You should continue taking it until your doctor says it is okay to stop using the medicine.
SIDE EFFECTS OF HETQUENIL TABLET
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Hetquenil
- Blurred vision
- Headache
- Diarrhea
- Abdominal pain
- Vomiting
- Nausea
- Decreased appetite
- Skin rash
- Itching
- Affect lability
HOW TO USE HETQUENIL TABLET
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Hetquenil 400 Tablet is to be taken with food.
HOW HETQUENIL TABLET WORKS
Hetquenil 400 Tablet is a Disease Modifying Anti-Rheumatoid Drug (DMARD). It works by suppressing the overactivity of the immune system that causes inflammation (swelling) and pain in the joints. This slows the progression of the underlying disease. It has also been suggested that hydroxychloroquine may increase insulin sensitivity and improve beta-cell function, thereby improving glycemic control in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus.