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would like to know more about HFE-63 gene for homozygous which means increased risk haemochromatosis. explain how Plaquenil 200 as a tab helps, is it in a group of tabs ? ANA returned as 1 in 2560 client has multiple disorders allergies to food chemicals preservitives mast cell down epi-pen, subclinical hypothyroidism, exteosis (bone spurs, knees elbows pulvis)
For patients in whom phlebotomy or venesection meaning cutting open a vein is not convenient or is contraindicated or for patients with relatively mild iron overload, oral Chloroquine Phosphate or Hydroxychloroquine sulfate, doses much lower than those used for antimalarial or photoprotective indications, can be effective. Plaquenil is Hydroxychloroquine.
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Dr. Pallavi M., Anesthesiologist
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Can Plaquenil Be Taken For Hemochromatosis?
Hello, For patients in whom phlebotomy or venesection meaning cutting open a vein is not convenient or is contraindicated or for patients with relatively mild iron overload, oral Chloroquine Phosphate or Hydroxychloroquine sulfate, doses much lower than those used for antimalarial or photoprotective indications, can be effective. Plaquenil is Hydroxychloroquine. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Pallavi M., Anesthesiologist