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American College of PhysiciansUse of Hydroxychloroquine and Chloroquine During the COVID-19 Pandemic: What Every Clinician Should Know

Data to support the use of hydroxychloroquine (HCQ) and chloroquine (CQ) for COVID-19 are limited and inconclusive; this article from the American College of Physicians (ACP) discusses the facts to arm yourself with the proper information.

American College of PhysiciansHydroxychloroquine in Nonhospitalized Adults With Early COVID-19

No effective oral therapy exists for the outpatient treatment of COVID-19. Hydroxychloroquine has in vitro activity against SARS-CoV-2 and has been proposed as a potentially effective treatment. This randomized double-blind, placebo-controlled trial investigated whether hydroxychloroquine could reduce COVID-19 severity in adult outpatients.