Hydroxychloroquine (HCQ) and chloroquine, two drugs, commonly used for the treatment of malaria, have been investigated for their potential to treat COVID-19... Jul 23
The announcement comes two days after the US revoked emergency use status of both hydroxychloroquine and chloroquine to treat the new coronavirus.... Jun 18
The anti-malarial drug has been highly controversial since US President Donald Trump said the drug could be a potential "game-changer" in the coronavirus ... Jun 06
US President Donald Trump has backed the anti-malarial drug for COVID-19 prevention and treatment, prompting governments to bulk-buy.... Jun 04
The medicine has been touted by US President Donald Trump, who has said he used it as a prophylaxis against the novel coronavirus.... Jun 04
HCQ will be used as a prophylactic to help defend Brazil's nurses, doctors, and healthcare professionals against the virus.... Jun 01
Hydroxychloroquine sulfate was first synthesized in 1946 and is in a class of medications historically used to treat and prevent malaria.... May 29
Coronavirus: A draft summary went online briefly on the website of the World Health Organization (WHO) and was first reported by the Financial Times and ... Apr 24
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