Is Hydroxychloroquine used for malaria prevention?

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February 13, 2026 at 6:39 am

Hcqs 200 was originally developed as an antimalarial medicine and is still used for malaria prevention in specific parts of the world. It works by interfering with the growth of the malaria parasite inside red blood cells.However, hydroxychloroquine is not effective in all regions. In many countries, especially parts of Africa and Asia, malaria parasites have developed resistance to related drugs like chloroquine. In these areas, other medications may be recommended instead.
For malaria prevention, hydroxychloroquine is usually started 1–2 weeks before traveling to a malaria-risk area, continued during the stay, and taken for 4 weeks after leaving the area. The exact dose depends on age and body weight.
<p data-start=”877″ data-end=”1009″>Besides malaria, hydroxychloroquine is more commonly prescribed today for autoimmune conditions like lupus and rheumatoid arthritis.</p>
<p data-start=”1011″ data-end=”1184″ data-is-last-node=”” data-is-only-node=””>If you are planning to travel, always consult a healthcare provider or travel clinic to determine the most effective and safe malaria prevention option for your destination.</p>

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• This topic was modified 20 hours ago by gracedosending.