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plaquenil

/ˈplæk.wɪ.nɪl/

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noun

/ˈplæk.wɪ.nɪl/C1formalmedical
  • ruИмя собственное, обозначающее конкретное лекарственное средство, противовоспалительный препарат, используемый для лечения ревматоидного артрита, малярии и красной волчанки.

A proper noun referring to a specific medication, an anti-inflammatory drug used in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis, malaria, and lupus erythematosus.

uncountable · proper noun

  1. Antimalarial and anti-inflammatory drugB2formalmedical

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

    ruПротивомалярийный и противовоспалительный препарат

    • The doctor prescribed Plaquenil to manage her lupus symptoms.
    • Plaquenil is often used as a long-term treatment for rheumatoid arthritis.
    • Patients taking Plaquenil should have regular eye exams due to potential side effects.

    Synonymshydroxychloroquine