Hydroxychloroquine (Plaquenil) Dosing Calculator
Calculates maximum daily dose of hydroxychloroquine to reduce of retinopathy.
IMPORTANT
- Note: Neither hydroxychloroquine NOR chloroquine are FDA approved to treat COVID-19. (Coronavirus Disease 2019).
- Short-term use of Plaquenil carries no or minimal risk for retinopathy. See the American Journal of Ophthalmology for more information.
INSTRUCTIONS
This calculator is for double-checking hydroxychloroquine dosing and should NOT be used as the primary means for ordering.
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Dr. Ronald B. Melles
About the creator
Ronald B. Melles, MD, is an ophthalmologist and researcher at Kaiser Permanente Redwood City Medical Center in Redwood City, California. Dr. Melles has published extensively on hydroxychloroquine retinopathy.
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