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Hydroxychloroquine Serum Measurement in SLE
 • Terminal elimination half-life = 40 days ([HCQI reflects long-term intake)
Hydroxychloroquine ... half-life = 40 days ([HCQI ... 200ng/mL Best indications ... (e.g. renal failure ... #rheumatology #pharmacology
Common Medications Known to Prolong QTc
Antiarrhythmics - Amiodarone, sotalol, flecainide, quinidine, dronedarone, dofetilide
Vasopressors/inotropes - Epinephrine, norepinephrine,
Common Medications ... Vasopressors/inotropes ... mefloquine, quinine, hydroxychloroquine ... #Causes #differential ... #diagnosis #pharmacology
Hydroxychloroquine is an antimalarial & DMARD (disease modifying antirheumatic drug). It is currently being discussed as
It also can cause ... hypoglycemia), QTc ... concomitant use of QTc ... who require this medication ... #HCQ #Pharmacology
Hydroxychloroquine - Risks and Benefits in Lupus
Benefits:
↓ Disease activity, ↓ Flare, ↓ Damage, ↓ Corticosteroid dose,
Hydroxychloroquine ... - Prolonged QTc ... recommended with other medications ... #hcq #Risks #Benefits ... #Lupus #pharmacology