Question

Hydroxychloroquine is:

• A. \( \text{4-Amino quinoline} \)
• B. \( \text{8-Amino quinoline} \)
• C. \( \text{9-Aminoacridine} \)
• D. \( \text{8-Hydroxyquinoline} \)

Hint:

Hydroxychloroquine is widely used in rheumatoid arthritis and lupus for its immunomodulatory effects.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Hydroxychloroquine belongs to the 4-aminoquinoline class, used primarily for malaria treatment and autoimmune diseases. It functions by modulating immune responses and interfering with parasite metabolism. Other options represent distinct quinoline derivatives with different pharmacological roles.