Pharma
Hydroxychloroquine
for COVID-19
Hydroxychloroquine is an antimalarial medication that received early attention as a potential COVID treatment. Multiple large RCTs have found no benefit.
How it works
Early theoretical antiviral and anti-inflammatory hypotheses were not confirmed in clinical outcomes.
What to watch for
Hydroxychloroquine can cause serious side effects including heart rhythm problems and should not be used for COVID-19 outside approved indications.
Community experience
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