Hydroxychloroquine is a prescription medicine approved years agon for the treatment of malaria. Additionally, it is used to treat autoimmune diseases like rheumatoid arthritis and lupus. Many times, it is been referred to by its brand name – Plaquenil which is closely related to chloroquine (also used to treat malaria). Hydroxychloroquine is approved for malaria, lupus and rheumatoid arthritis and not to treat Covid-19 yet.
There is little evidence that hydroxychloroquine works against Corona virus. In fact, the truth is that there is no proof of any drug that can cure Corona virus. With the pandemic exploding, people are desperately looking out for solutions that can provide any hope.
During this time pandemic, the drug that has received most importance is – hydroxychloroquine. President Trump has recommended repeatedly despite the fact that there is little data to support its widespread use as a treatment against Corona virus. Drugs companies across the world have started fulfilling the demand for US following the President speech on April 4 to accumulate medical supplies for emergencies.
Many hospitals have started giving hydroxychloroquine to their patients with the hope that it will help. Control groups have also started Clinical trials across the world. At US, a nationwide trial began on April 2 to enrol 510 patients at 44 medical centres. Researchers are in a view that these studies are essential to find whether the drug works against the Corona Virus. In case it does not, time and money can be redirected to other potential treatments.
Hydroxychloroquine HCQS 200 mg / 400 mg tablets manufactured by Ipca Laboratories is used in the treatment and suppression of malaria, Rheumatoid Arthritis and Systemic Lupus Erythematosus. This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with eye diseases. Close monitoring of blood glucose levels and muscle function is necessary while taking this medicine. Hydroxychloroquine HCQS 200 mg / 400 mg tablets are available with Gandhi Medicos.
