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ROLE OF HYDROXY CHLOROQUINE IN THE TREATMENT OF COVID-19.

Authors :
Singh, Amandeep
Bhatt, Nisha A.
Kumar, Amartya
Sinha, Akshit
Goswami, Abhay
Source :
Journal of Cardiovascular Disease Research (Journal of Cardiovascular Disease Research). 2021, Vol. 12 Issue 5, p141-148. 8p.
Publication Year :
2021

Abstract

The aim of this study to Review role of Hydroxy chloroquine Coronavirus pandemic is presently a universal public health emergency. At present, no pharmacological treatment is known to treat this condition, and there is a need to review the available treatment. We intended to analyze the role of hydroxychloroquine remedy in mildly symptomatic patients. Hydroxychloroquine has been shown to prohibit entry of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) into epithelial cells in vitro, but clinical studies found no evidence of reduced fatality when treating patients with COVID-19. We intended to check out the effectiveness of hydroxychloroquine for prevention of COVID-19 mortality. In this study we discussed about the Mechanism of action, preparation of drug, side effects and drug interactions A recent observational though reported improved survival when HCQ is given within 2 days of Hospitalization . It has been seen that early administration of HCQ could delay the advancement to more serious illness requiring hospitalization.In this study we discussed about their Anti viral activity which are helpful in the covid-19, their anti malarial activity and also highlights their medicinal uses [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
09753583
Volume :
12
Issue :
5
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Journal of Cardiovascular Disease Research (Journal of Cardiovascular Disease Research)
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
152225016