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Hydroxychloroquine for the Treatment of COVID-19: Evidence, Possible Mode of Action and Industrial Supply of the Drug
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: Received: 20 April 2020 / Approved: 21 April 2020 / Online: 21 April 2020 (08:26:31 CEST)
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Journal reference: Medicine Research 2020
DOI: 10.21127/yaoyimr20200014
Abstract
Hydroxychloroquine, a known antiviral metabolite of chloroquine, is increasingly used along with antibiotic azithromycin for the treatment of COVID-19 infection. In about one month India, the world’s largest manufacturer, delivered hydroxychloroquine for treating COVID-19 to over 50 countries. The therapy is being used across the world both for patients staying at home at the early phase of symptoms, as well as for patients hospitalized. We summarize achievements as of late April 2020, review possible modes of action and suggest avenues for the quick scale-up of production of hydroxychloroquine.
Keywords
hydroxychloroquine; COVID-19; immunomodulator; cytokine storm; flow chemistry
Subject
LIFE SCIENCES, Virology
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