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Hydroxychloroquine blood levels predict clotting risk in patients with lupus – Medical Xpress
The antimalarial drug hydroxychloroquine is frequently prescribed to treat symptoms of the autoimmune disease lupus. In addition to decreasing disease flares, the…
The antimalarial drug hydroxychloroquine is frequently prescribed to treat symptoms of the autoimmune disease lupus. In addition to decreasing disease flares, the drug can also prevent blood clots, which are a major problem in individuals with lupus. A new study in Arthritis & Rheumatology shows that monitoring patients’ blood levels of hydroxychloroquine can predict their clotting risk.
In 739 patients, clotting occurred in 38 patients (5.1%). Average hydroxychloroquine blood levels were lower…
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