Use of chloroquine and hydroxychloroquine in COVID-19 patients: A dilemma

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Year : 2022 \| Volume : 3 \| Issue : 1 \| Page : 3-7

Use of chloroquine and hydroxychloroquine in COVID-19 patients: A dilemma Archana Bhatia¹, Sandeep Kumar Bains², Bansal Tajinder³, S Sandhu Kuldeep⁴, Jaideepa³ ¹ Department of Periodontology and Implantology, Dasmesh Institute of Research and Dental Sciences, Faridkot, Punjab, India ² Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology, Dasmesh Institute of Research and Dental Sciences, Punjab, India ³ Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology, RR Dental College and Hospital, Udaipur, Rajasthan, India ⁴ Department of Conservative and Endodontics, RR Dental College and Hospital, Udaipur, Rajasthan, India Correspondence Address: Dr. Sandeep Kumar Bains Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology, Dasmesh Institute of Research and Dental Sciences, Faridkot - 151 203, Punjab India Source of Support: None, Conflict of Interest: None DOI: 10.4103/jopcs.jopcs_16_20

The terror of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is present universally. The number of cases is on rise. There is always debate about the use of chloroquine and hydroxychloroquine as a prophylaxis. Healthcare workers being the front-line soldiers need additional protection as compared to general population. This review article highlighted the mechanism of action of both drugs and their role in COVID-19 patients.



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