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Publication: Chloroquine and hydroxychloroquine for prevention of COVID-19: Evidence review of clinical benefits and harms
Blockman, M Cohen, K De Waal, R Gray, A Kredo, T Maartens, G Nel, J Parrish, A Rees, H Reubenson, G
Blockman, M
Cohen, K
De Waal, R
Gray, A
Kredo, T
Maartens, G
Nel, J
Parrish, A
Rees, H
Reubenson, G
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Chloroquine is a medication primarily used to prevent and treat malaria in areas where malaria remains sensitive to its effects. Hydroxychloroquine, sold under the brand name Plaquenil among others, is a medication used to prevent and treat malaria in areas where malaria remains sensitive to chloroquine. Other uses include treatment of rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, and porphyria cutanea tarda.
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2020-06-18
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South African National Department of Health
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Antimalarial medication,4-aminoquinoline,Plaquenil,Drug therapy,COVID-19,Disease control,Pharmacy,Chloroquine,Hydroxychloroquine
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Blockman M, Cohen K, De Waal R, Gray A, et al. Chloroquine and hydroxychloroquine for prevention of COVID-19: evidence review of clinical benefits and harms. South African National Department of Health, 2020.