Hydroxychloroquine To Reduce Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) Risk in Arthritis

Hydroxychloroquine, is one of the widely used drugs to treat rheumatoid arthritis. The drug used to prevent or treat certain types of malaria was found to be beneficial in treating rheumatoid arthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus, porphyria, and Q fever. It is also used for treating post-Lyme arthritis. Hydroxychloroquine regulates the activity of body''s immune system and helps in reducing the pain, swelling, and joint stiffness in rheumatoid arthritis.