Hydroxychloroquine_Plaquenil_Dosing_Calculator v.1
Calculates maximum daily dose of hydroxychloroquine to reduce risk of retinopathy.
Used to calculate maximum daily dose of hydroxychloroquine to reduce risk of retinopathy.
Use in an outpatient setting for adult patients taking hydroxychloroquine (Plaquenil). This calculator is for double-checking hydroxychloroquine dosing, and should NOT be used as the primary means for ordering.
Note: Neither hydroxychloroquine NOR chloroquine are FDA approved to treat COVID-19. No drugs are FDA approved to treat COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019). We launched a COVID-19 Resource Center, including a critical review of recommended calcs. Short term Plaquenil has none/minimal risk for retinopathy. See the American Journal of Ophthalmology for more information.
1. Melles RB, Marmor MF. The risk of toxic retinopathy in patients on long-term hydroxychloroquine therapy. JAMA ophthalmology. 2014 Dec 1;132(12):1453-60.
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