Journal of Primary Care Specialties (Jan 2022)

Use of chloroquine and hydroxychloroquine in COVID-19 patients: A dilemma

  • Archana Bhatia,
  • Sandeep Kumar Bains,
  • Bansal Tajinder,
  • S Sandhu Kuldeep,
  • Jaideepa

DOI
https://doi.org/10.4103/jopcs.jopcs_16_20
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 3, no. 1
pp. 3 – 7

Abstract

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The terror of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is present universally. The number of cases is on rise. There is always debate about the use of chloroquine and hydroxychloroquine as a prophylaxis. Healthcare workers being the front-line soldiers need additional protection as compared to general population. This review article highlighted the mechanism of action of both drugs and their role in COVID-19 patients.

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