Analysis Reveals Heart-Related Side Effects of Hydroxychloroquine and Chloroquine (IMAGE)

Wiley

Analysis Reveals Heart-Related Side Effects of Hydroxychloroquine and Chloroquine

Caption

As the antimalarial drugs hydroxychloroquine and chloroquine have drawn attention as potential therapies for COVID-19 and are being widely used off-label, it's now more important than ever to have a thorough assessment of the safety of these medications. A recent analysis published in the British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology provides new insights.

Credit

Dr. Elad Maor

Usage Restrictions

None

License

Licensed content

Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.