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Plaquenil

Definition: Plaquenil, also known as hydroxychloroquine, is a medication primarily used to treat malaria. It is also prescribed for autoimmune diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis and lupus erythematosus.

Possible Senses and Usages:

1. Medication:

Plaquenil is commonly used as an antimalarial drug to prevent or treat malaria infections.

Sample Sentence:

She took a course of Plaquenil before traveling to a country where malaria is prevalent.

2. Treatment for Rheumatoid Arthritis:

Plaquenil is prescribed to manage symptoms and slow down the progression of rheumatoid arthritis.

Sample Sentence:

My doctor recommended Plaquenil to alleviate the joint pain caused by rheumatoid arthritis.

3. Treatment for Lupus Erythematosus:

Plaquenil is used to control and manage symptoms of systemic lupus erythematosus.

Sample Sentence:

The patient has been taking Plaquenil to reduce the inflammation and flare-ups associated with lupus erythematosus.

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