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    Hydroxychloroquine (Plaquenil) Dosing Calculator

    Calculates maximum daily dose of hydroxychloroquine to reduce of retinopathy.

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    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
    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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    About the Creator
    Dr. Ronald B. Melles
    Dr. Ronald B. Melles
    Content Contributors
    • Edmund Tsui, MD
    • Priya Patel, MD