Rheumatoid Arthritis Hydroxychloroquine is used in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis 1n patients whose Symptoms progress despite an adequate regimen of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agents (NSAIAS). Hydroxy- Chloroquine IS One of Several disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDS) that can be used when DMARDtherapyis appropriate. (For further Information On the treatment Of rheumatold arthmtlS, See USeS: Rheumatold AIthm1S, In Methotrexate 10:00) If 4-amlnoquinol1ne demvatlves are used for prolonged periods 1n the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis, the risk of Severe and Sometimes 1rrevers1bletOX1C1ty Should be COnS1dered. (See Caut10ns.)
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