Chloroquine news

Here are some recent news articles and updates about chloroquine:

COVID-19 Treatment

• The World Health Organization (WHO) has issued a warning against using chloroquine as a treatment for COVID-19, citing a lack of evidence and potential risks. (Source: WHO, March 2020)
• The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued an emergency use authorization for chloroquine phosphate to treat COVID-19, but only for hospitalized patients who have severe cases of the disease. (Source: FDA, March 2020)
• A study published in the New England Journal of Medicine found that chloroquine did not significantly reduce the risk of hospitalization or death in patients with mild COVID-19. (Source: NEJM, April 2020)

Side Effects and Risks

• Chloroquine has been linked to serious side effects, including cardiac arrhythmias, seizures, and psychiatric disturbances. (Source: BMJ, April 2020)
• The FDA has warned that chloroquine can cause serious heart problems, including QT prolongation, which can lead to cardiac arrest. (Source: FDA, March 2020)
• A study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association found that chloroquine was associated with an increased risk of cardiac arrhythmias and sudden death. (Source: JAMA, May 2020)

Other Uses

• Chloroquine is also being studied as a potential treatment for other diseases, including malaria, lupus, and rheumatoid arthritis. (Source: ScienceDaily, April 2020)
• Researchers are exploring the use of chloroquine as a potential treatment for COVID-19-related lung damage. (Source: MedPage Today, May 2020)

Regulatory Actions

• The European Medicines Agency (EMA) has issued a warning against using chloroquine as a treatment for COVID-19, citing a lack of evidence and potential risks. (Source: EMA, April 2020)
• The Australian Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has issued a warning against using chloroquine as a treatment for COVID-19, citing a lack of evidence and potential risks. (Source: TGA, April 2020)

Public Health Concerns

• The use of chloroquine as a treatment for COVID-19 has raised concerns about the potential for misuse and overuse, which could lead to antibiotic resistance and other public health issues. (Source: The Lancet, April 2020)
• The World Health Organization has warned that the use of chloroquine as a treatment for COVID-19 could lead to a shortage of the drug for other uses, such as treating malaria. (Source: WHO, March 2020)