Hydroxychloroquine

Hydroxychloroquine is a medication that is used in the treatment of several autoimmune conditions including rheumatoid arthritis and lupus. The mechanism of hydroxychloroquine is not known but may be related to reduced antigen presentation to T-cells.  

Hydroxychloroquine is also used in the treatment of malaria. Similarly the exact mechanism of action is unknown.

Class Drugs

• Hydroxychloroquine

Class Mechanism of Action

Immune effects by unknown mechanism

Class Applications

Rheumatoid arthritis

Lupus

Malaria

Class Adverse Effects

Cardiac Effects: QT prolongation, Torsades de Pointes, AV block

Bone marrow failure, anemia

Liver failure

Retinal damage and corneal deposits

Drug Table

Drug Name	Application	Comments	Image
Hydroxychloroquine			"Hydro Flask" "Chlorine" "Quill