US FDA Safety Alert For Hydroxychloroquine Is Latest Turn In Drug's Strange Journey

 
• By Derrick Gingery

As potentially life-threatening heart problems emerge in coronavirus patients, FDA says hydroxychloroquine should be taken only in clinical trial or hospital settings under the Emergency Use Authorization.

Hydroxychloroquine tablet medication for treatment Malaria, and potential new drug cure for COVID 19 Corona virus closeup. Therapy for Koronavirus. Pharmaceuticals on wooden table
The US FDA said the EUA allowing hydroxychloroquine use for coronavirus was based on limited evidence, which is why only hospitalized patients should receive it. • Source: Shutterstock

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