Hydroxychloroquine - Plaquenil Analysis
Laboratory analysis of drugs to certify the presence of Hydroxychloroquine and measure the quantity of Hydroxychloroquine.
The level of uncertainty of the analysis on the Hydroxychloroquine content depends on the selected declination (Standard <20%, Precise <10% or Regulatory <5%).
Follow the instructions to send your drug to our laboratory for analysis.
Results within 15 working days of receipt of sample.
Hydroxychloroquine is a drug used to treat certain autoimmune diseases such as systemic lupus erythematosus and rheumatoid arthritis. It is also used for the prophylaxis and treatment of malaria in susceptible strains. Hydrocortisone is included in the World Health Organization (WHO) list of essential medicines.
Hydroxychloroquine is the active ingredient in Plaquenil, marketed by the Sanofi laboratory.
Consuming medicines ordered from dubious or illegal sites presents a health risk. It is essential to check that the online pharmacy is serious and has all the necessary authorizations.
If you have any doubts about the origin of the drug, you should carry out an analysis to certify the presence of the active ingredient and check that its dosage in the drug complies with the indicated content.
Analysis
Hydroxychloroquine is analyzed by liquid chromatography coupled with UV-Visible spectrophotometric detection (HPLC-UV Visible).
Chemical name
- Chemical name: 2-[4-[(7-chloroquinolin-4-yl)amino]pentylamino]ethanol
- Chemical Formula: C18H26ClN3O
- CAS number: 118-42-3
Therapeutic class
- Therapeutic class: antimalarial and immunomodulator.
Description of Therapeutic Effects
Hydroxychloroquine is used for :
- Treatment of autoimmune diseases :
- Systemic lupus erythematosus.
- Rheumatoid arthritis.
- Sjögren's syndrome (in certain cases).
- Malaria prophylaxis and treatment :
- Effective against sensitive strains of Plasmodium vivax, Plasmodium ovale, Plasmodium malariae and certain strains of Plasmodium falciparum.
Mechanism of action :
- In immunological treatment, it modulates the immune response by inhibiting certain inflammatory pathways.
- For malaria, it acts by disrupting heme detoxification in parasites, leading to their death.
Trade names
- Plaquenil (Sanofi)
- Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate (generics).
Main Manufacturers
- Sanofi: Main manufacturer of Plaquenil.
- Cipla : Producer of generics.
- Teva Pharmaceuticals: Supplier of generics.
- Mylan : Generic manufacturer.
- Novartis: Supplier to certain markets.
Specific References
Your drug is analyzed by our expert pharmaceutical analysis laboratory.
The drug to be analyzed must be sent in at least 3 copies in its original packaging (box or vial + blister pack) in order to have all the information.
The drug to be analyzed must be sufficiently protected to avoid any deterioration or damage during transport.
The drug to be analyzed must be accompanied by the completed analysis form.
Documents to download:
The use of counterfeit or illegal medicines (without patent authorisation) presents a proven risk to patients' health:
- Absence of the active ingredient
- Under-dosage of the active ingredient
- Over-dosage of the active ingredient
- Toxic synthetic or degradation impurities
- Presence of another active ingredient
- Toxic excipients
- Presence of toxic residual solvents
- ...
The trade in counterfeit medicines is flourishing and growing exponentially with online trading. The authorities believe that more than half of all medicines sold over the Internet are counterfeit or illegal.