Adverse Drug Reaction Classification System

Pharmaceutical Information
Drug Name Hydroxychloroquine
Drug ID BADD_D01103
Description Hydroxychloroquine is a racemic mixture consisting of an R and S enantiomer.[A183047] Hydroxychloroquine is an aminoquinoline like [chloroquine].[L8072] It is a commonly prescribed medication in the treatment of uncomplicated malaria, rheumatoid arthritis, chronic discoid lupus erythematosus, and systemic lupus erythematosus.[L8072] Hydroxychloroquine is also used for the prophylaxis of malaria in regions where chloroquine resistance is unlikely.[L8072] It was developed during World War II as a derivative of [quinacrine] with less severe side effects.[A183092] Chloroquine and hydroxychloroquine are both being investigated for the treatment of SARS-CoV-2.[A192132] **The FDA emergency use authorization for hydroxychloroquine and [chloroquine] in the treatment of COVID-19 was revoked on 15 June 2020.[L14312]** Hydroxychloroquine was granted FDA approval on 18 April 1955.[L8072] A recent study reported a fatality in the group being treated with hydroxychloroquine for COVID-19.[A192546]
Indications and Usage Hydroxychloroquine is indicated for the prophylaxis of malaria where chloroquine resistance is not reported, treatment of uncomplicated malaria (caused by _P. falciparum_, _P. malariae_, _P. ovale_, or _P. vivax_), chronic discoid lupus erythematosus, systemic lupus erythematosus, acute rheumatoid arthritis, and chronic rheumatoid arthritis.[L8072]
Marketing Status approved
ATC Code P01BA02
DrugBank ID DB01611
KEGG ID D08050
MeSH ID D006886
PubChem ID 3652
TTD Drug ID D0OJ4L
NDC Product Code Not Available
UNII 4QWG6N8QKH
Synonyms Hydroxychloroquine | Oxychlorochin | Oxychloroquine | Hydroxychlorochin | Plaquenil | Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate | Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate (1:1) Salt
Chemical Information
Molecular Formula C18H26ClN3O
CAS Registry Number 118-42-3
SMILES CCN(CCCC(C)NC1=C2C=CC(=CC2=NC=C1)Cl)CCO
Chemical Structure
ADRs Induced by Drug
*The priority for ADR severity classification is based on FAERS assessment, followed by the most severe level in CTCAE rating. If neither is available, it will be displayed as 'Not available'.
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ADR Term ADReCS ID ADR Frequency (FAERS) ADR Severity Grade (FAERS) ADR Severity Grade (CTCAE)
Cardiotoxicity02.11.01.009; 12.03.01.0070.007438%Not Available
Acute generalised exanthematous pustulosis11.07.01.018; 10.01.01.034; 23.03.10.002; 12.03.01.0050.013388%Not Available
Deafness unilateral04.02.01.0110.007438%Not Available
Hypoacusis04.02.01.006--
Retinal toxicity12.03.01.036; 06.09.03.0130.005578%Not Available
Peripheral swelling08.01.03.053; 02.05.04.015--Not Available
Tachyarrhythmia02.03.02.0080.004648%Not Available
Left ventricular dysfunction02.04.02.0110.002789%
Left ventricular hypertrophy02.04.02.0140.003719%Not Available
Balance disorder08.01.03.081; 17.02.02.0070.005020%Not Available
Intervertebral disc protrusion15.10.01.0040.001859%Not Available
Lupus-like syndrome10.04.03.003; 23.03.02.004; 15.06.02.0040.001859%Not Available
Contusion12.01.06.001; 15.03.05.007; 24.07.06.001; 23.03.11.002--
Tonic clonic movements17.12.03.0060.001859%Not Available
Vascular calcification24.03.02.0130.001859%Not Available
Diastolic dysfunction02.04.02.0220.001859%Not Available
Detachment of retinal pigment epithelium06.09.03.0110.004648%Not Available
Foetor hepaticus07.01.06.026; 09.01.05.006--Not Available
Deafness bilateral04.02.01.0070.009297%Not Available
Eosinophilic pneumonia acute22.01.01.008; 01.02.04.0040.001859%Not Available
Musculoskeletal stiffness15.03.05.027--Not Available
Nodule08.03.05.002--Not Available
Affect lability19.04.01.001--Not Available
Skin burning sensation23.03.03.021; 17.02.06.0090.005020%Not Available
Haemorrhage24.07.01.002--Not Available
Cutaneous lupus erythematosus23.03.02.008; 15.06.02.007; 10.04.03.0070.001859%Not Available
Paraesthesia oral07.05.05.035; 17.02.06.008--Not Available
Breast cancer female21.05.01.011; 16.10.01.004--Not Available
Cognitive disorder17.03.03.003; 19.21.02.001--
Toxic skin eruption12.03.01.073; 23.03.05.003; 10.01.01.0080.022313%Not Available
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