Chloroquine was first used to prevent and treat malaria during World War I. Since then, it
and its analogue, hydroxychloroquine, have been used to treat certain connective tissue …

Chloroquine was first used to prevent and treat malaria during World War I. Since then, it
and its analogue, hydroxychloroquine, have been used to treat certain connective tissue …

Dear Editor: I am familiar with Dr. Easterbrook's excellent articles on chloroquine (Aralan)
and hydroxychloroquine (Plaquenil) and his personal study of 1650 patients on those drugs …

Discussion Hydroxychloroquine is commonly used to treat systemic lupus erythematosus,
rheumatoid arthritis, dermatomyositis, Sjögren syndrome, and other autoimmune and …

We analyzed ocular findings from two patients (aged 49 and 60 years) with
hydroxychloroquine (Plaquenil, Winthrop Pharmaceuticals, Division of Sterling Drug, Inc …

The woman had been receiving hydroxychloroquine 400mg daily for 3 years (cumulative
dose 438g), with methylprednisolone and azathioprine, when she was screened for signs of …

A 34-year-old woman developed retinopathy following treatment with chloroquine for
systemic lupus erythematosus. For 8 years, the woman received oral chloroquine 3 mg/kg …

Chloroquine retinopathy is a well-documented toxic manifestation of a commonly used
systemic medication. The major retinal findings are those of macular retinal pigment …

A 24-year-old woman presented for a retinal consultation in February 2006. She had been
receiving chloroquine 500 mg/day for 2 years, 250mg for 1 year, 250mg every second day …

Hydroxychloroquine Retinal Toxicity A 57-year-old woman receiving long-term
hydroxychloroquine treatment presented for ophthalmic evaluation. Achromatic perimetry …