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Hydroxychloroquine is commonly used for the following conditions
1) Prevention and treatment of malaria (an infection from parasites that can lead to death, often from a mosquito bite)
2) Treatment of rheumatoid arthritis (a type of arthritis where your immune system damages your joints)
3) Treatment of systemic lupus erythematosus (a condition where your immune system attacks your body tissues)
4) Treatment of discoid lupus erythematosus (a skin condition with a disc-like rash often on the scalp or face, that can lead to scars, changes in skin color, and hair loss)

Hydroxychloroquine may also be used for other conditions as determined by your healthcare provider.

Hydroxychloroquine works by calming down your immune system and killing the parasite that causes malaria.

Artesunate is used in the treatment of malaria. It is not used to prevent malaria or to treat severe malaria (where it has affected the brain, lungs or kidneys).

 Artemisinin is a natural product derived from the sweet wormwood plant that has been used in traditional Chinese medicine for centuries to treat malaria. It has been shown to be highly effective in reducing the symptoms of the disease, including fever, chills, and muscle and joint pain. Artemisinin is also being studied for its potential use in treating other diseases, such as cancer and HIV.