Статус Emergency use authorization (EUA) FDA отозван 15 июня 2020 г.
Mechanisms may include inhibition of viral enzymes or processes such as viral DNA and RNA polymerase, viral protein glycosylation, virus assembly, new virus particle transport, and virus release. Other mechanisms may also involve ACE2 cellular receptor inhibition, acidification at the surface of the cell membrane inhibiting fusion of the virus, and immunomodulation of cytokine release.
Pre-clinical data in vitro suggest chloroquine has activity has activity against SARS-CoV-2.
There have been reports of potential benefit in inhibiting the exacerbation of pneumonia patients with SARS-CoV-2 infection; however, specific data are not available.
Some protocols include recommendations for use.
Additional data regarding clinical efficacy for COVID-19 are being evaluated.
Safety Concerns:
- Risk of cardiac arrhythmias (e.g., QT prolongation)
- Risk of retinal damage, especially with long term use
- Caution in patients with G6PD deficiency
- Caution in diabetics
- Significant drug interactions
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