HCQ Guide

Elliot M. Perlman, MD

About this app

Hydroxychloroquine (HCQ) Dosing & Retinopathy Risk Tool

A clinical reference tool designed for ophthalmologists, rheumatologists, and other healthcare professionals using hydroxychloroquine.
This app provides guideline-based calculations and structured risk assessment tools aligned with current American Academy of Ophthalmology recommendations.

Features
• Weight-based HCQ dosing calculations (mg/day and mg/kg/day)
• Weekly dosing schedule generator
• BMI calculation with US/metric unit toggle
• Structured retinopathy risk assessment:
o Duration of use
o Daily dose relative to body weight
o Renal disease
o Tamoxifen use
• Screening guidance based on current recommendations
• Annual review checklist for clinical follow-up
• Copy/share formatted clinical summaries

Designed for Clinical Workflow
• Fast, structured inputs
• Clear output for documentation
• No patient data storage

Privacy
This app does not collect, store, or transmit personal or patient-identifiable information.

Disclaimer
This application is intended for use by licensed healthcare professionals as an educational and reference tool only. It provides calculations based on published guidelines but does not provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment recommendations. Clinical decisions should be made using professional judgment and individual patient circumstances.

What’s new

Initial release of HCQ Guide.