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In June 2020, the FDA ended the emergency use of hydroxychloroquine and chloroquine for treatment of COVID-19
We can draw three conclusions
This helps reduce swelling (inflammation) in people with autoimmune conditions, where your immune system attacks your own body
This recommendation is based on findings from 6 trials, with more than 6000 participants, who did not have COVID-19 and received hydroxychloroquine
A total of 99 patients were randomized to receive systemic use of hydroxychloroquine (n = 50), or topical use of 0
Hydroxychloroquine and chloroquine (HCQ/CQ) have known anti-inflammatory effects such as suppressing tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNF-α), interleukin 1 trial stopped early: Open in a separate window
The trial was stopped at the fourth interim analysis for futility with a sample size of 479 patients
Similarly, a randomized trial in Brazil of more than 600 COVID-19 patients with mild to moderate symptoms found no statistically meaningful benefit over a placebo of either hydroxychloroquine This randomized clinical trial examines whether hydroxychloroquine or lopinavir-ritonavir is effective for reducing hospitalization among high-risk outpatients The trial was stopped after the interim analysis for futility with a sample size of 685 patients
If a health care professional is considering use of hydroxychloroquine or chloroquine to treat or prevent COVID-19, FDA recommends checking www