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hydroxychloroquine

/ˌhaɪ.drɒk.siˈklɔː.rə.kwiːn/

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noun

/ˌhaɪ.drɒk.siˈklɔː.rə.kwiːn/C2formalmedical
  • ruЛекарственный препарат, используемый для лечения или профилактики малярии, а также назначаемый при аутоиммунных заболеваниях, таких как ревматоидный артрит и красная волчанка.

A medication used to treat or prevent malaria, and also prescribed for autoimmune conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis and lupus erythematosus.

uncountable

  1. Anti-inflammatory drugB2formalmedical

    A medication used to reduce inflammation and treat autoimmune conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis and lupus erythematosus, as well as to prevent or treat malaria.

    ruПротивовоспалительное лекарство

    • The doctor prescribed hydroxychloroquine for her rheumatoid arthritis.
    • Hydroxychloroquine is also used as a preventive measure against malaria in some regions.
    • Patients with lupus often take hydroxychloroquine to manage their symptoms.
    • The generic drug is known under the brand name Plaquenil.

    Synonymsplaquenil

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