Ingredient

Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate

Hydroxychloroquine sulfate is an antiprotozoal ingredient used in the treatment of malaria and autoimmune diseases.

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MFDS ingredient code M222909

What does it do?

Hydroxychloroquine sulfate is a drug belonging to the antiprotozoal class, mainly used for the prevention and treatment of malaria. It is also utilized in the treatment of autoimmune diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis and lupus. This ingredient plays a role in regulating parasites and immune responses in the body.

Hydroxychloroquine sulfate inhibits the intracellular activity of the parasites, suppressing the proliferation of malaria parasites. It also reduces the excessive activation of immune cells, alleviating the inflammatory response in autoimmune diseases. This helps improve symptoms and inhibit disease progression.

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Good to know

Hydroxychloroquine sulfate is similar to chloroquine but has relatively fewer side effects and higher safety, making it more widely used in the treatment of autoimmune diseases. Additionally, it is characterized by excellent immune-modulating effects beyond its antiparasitic action.

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SourceKorea Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (Drug Safety Korea)

Product approval information is based on drug information provided by the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety.
Ingredient and class descriptions are not part of MFDS data and were written separately by Cashdoc.
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