Nogales Pharmacy Price Check for Hydroxychloroquine
Hydroxychloroquine is a quinoline medication used to treat many strains of malaria.
It is also used as an antirheumatic, to treat symptoms of pain and inflammation for those suffering from rheumatoid arthritis.
Hydroxychloroquine is a derivative of chloroquine. Both are used to treat the same indications. However, it is typically more commonly prescribed than chloroquine, which can have more serious side effects.
Chloroquine is generally prescribed in treatments where hydroxychloroquine cannot be used.
Please note: Although your physician can prescribe medications for “off-label” uses, both of these medications are currently in clinical trials for use in treating the novel coronavirus and have not been approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for that indication.
Active ingredient: Hydroxychloroquine
Other names: Plaquenil, Quineprox, Hidroxicloroquine
Type of drug: Anti-malarial and anti-rheumatic
Used to treat: Malaria, rheumatic arthritis, lupus.
Controlled in Mexico? (what does this mean?) No
U.S. Prescription Required? Yes
Description, Indications and Contraindications
Taking high levels of hydroxychloroquine or taking it for an extended period of time can cause damage to a retina. Stop taking the medication and call your doctor if you experience blurred vision or see flashes or streaks, or experience swelling or discoloration in your eyes.
An overdose of this medication can be fatal, especially to children.
More information about warnings and contraindications associated with this medication
Nogales Hydoxychloroquine Price Survey
Hydroxychloroquine is widely available at pharmacies in Nogales, Mexico. The following spot-prices are to give an example of where it might be available and approximately how much it might cost.
Plaquenil
Hidroxocloroquina
200 mg tablets
Package of 20 tablets
$40.00
$46.69
Purchasing this medication in Mexico
This medication can be purchased in Mexico without a prescription. However, you will need a valid prescription from a U.S. licensed physician in order to bring it across the border into Arizona. Patients may bring up to a 90-day supply across the Nogales international border.
Consult with a physician in order to get a prescription for hydroxychloroquine and tell the doctor about any medication allergies you have.
This is for general information purposes only and is not in any way provided to promote or sell medication. Consult with a physician before using this or any other prescription drug.