Tag: HCQ

Hydroxychloroquine is Ineffective for Post-Exposure Prophylaxis

by Anand Swaminathan posted June 8, 2020 No Comments

Background: Despite the initial excitement around the use of chloroquine (CQ) and hydroxychloroquine (HCQ), there is mounting evidence that neither drug is effective in COVID-19 treatment. Laboratory studies have shown antiviral and immunomodulatory properties in vitro but these have not …

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COVID-19 Update: Just Say No to Hydroxychloroquine or Chloroquine With or Without Macrolides

by Salim Rezaie posted May 24, 2020 No Comments

This publication has now been retracted by Lancet (June 4, 2020) Background: There is no conclusive evidence that chloroquine, or its derivative hydroxychloroquine, with or without a second-generation macrolide is effective in COVID-19 treatment or prophylaxis. Laboratory studies have shown …

Infectious Disease