Hydroxychloroquine: What Is Hydroxychloroquine
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What is hydroxychloroquine?
Hydroxychloroquine is an antimalarial drug and an analgesic (pain reliever). The exact way that hydroxychloroquine works is unknown.
Hydroxychloroquine is used to treat and prevent malaria. Hydroxychloroquine is also used to treat rheumatoid arthritis and lupus erythematosus.
Hydroxychloroquine may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide.
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