hcqs 200 tablet contraindications

Here is a detailed list of contraindications (conditions when the medicine should NOT be used) for HCQS 200 tablet:

⚠️ HCQS 200 Tablet – Contraindications

HCQS 200 contains Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate 200 mg. While it's commonly used for autoimmune diseases and malaria, it is not safe for everyone.

❌ 1. Known Allergy to Hydroxychloroquine or Related Compounds

• Patients allergic to Hydroxychloroquine, Chloroquine, or related antimalarial drugs should avoid this medicine.

❌ 2. Pre-existing Retinal or Visual Field Changes

• Contraindicated in people with maculopathy or any retinal disease (e.g., retinitis pigmentosa).
• Long-term use can worsen vision or cause irreversible retinal damage.

❌ 3. Children Under 6 Years of Age

• Not recommended due to difficulty in dose adjustment and risk of accidental overdose, which can be fatal.

❌ 4. Pre-existing Heart Conditions

• Caution and often contraindicated in patients with:
  • QT interval prolongation
  • Arrhythmias or heart block
  • Congenital long QT syndrome

Can increase the risk of life-threatening arrhythmias like torsades de pointes.

❌ 5. Epilepsy or Seizure Disorders

• Can lower the seizure threshold.
• Contraindicated or used with extreme caution under strict supervision.

❌ 6. Psoriasis or Porphyria

• May worsen skin flare-ups or trigger serious reactions in people with:
  • Psoriasis (can trigger severe flares)
  • Porphyria cutanea tarda or acute intermittent porphyria

❌ 7. Severe Liver or Kidney Disease

• Should not be used or used with caution in patients with advanced liver failure or renal failure.
• Dose adjustments may be needed.

❌ 8. Myasthenia Gravis

• May worsen muscle weakness.

❌ 9. Pregnancy and Breastfeeding (Caution)

• Not absolutely contraindicated, but use is limited to specific cases under strict medical supervision (e.g., autoimmune diseases).
• Crosses the placenta and is excreted in breast milk.

✅ Always Inform Your Doctor If You Have:

• Eye problems or vision loss
• Irregular heartbeat or pacemaker
• Liver or kidney disease
• History of seizures
• Family history of G6PD deficiency
• Autoimmune conditions not responsive to HCQS
• Alcohol use disorder (liver toxicity risk)

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