Mini Review - Chloroquine has not Disappeared
Afr. health sci. (Online)
;
7(3): 185-186, 2007.
Article
in English
| AIM
| ID: biblio-1256490
ABSTRACT
Chloroquine (CHQ); an antimalarial; is also used as an anti-inflammatory drug for systemic lupus erythematosus and rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Hydroxychloroquine (HCQ) reduces the frequency of organ involvement and disease flares; and relieves skin and joint symptoms. CHQ reduces the immunologically-mediated inflammation of the joints. HCQ and combination therapies have a significant benefit on synovitis; pain and physical disability on RA. We advocate the investment of resistance Plasmodium prevalence determina-tions in countries beset by malaria; and to match thereafter the quantity of persons administered CHQ. Follow-up investigations are essential to diagnose and prevent visual damage
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Index:
AIM (Africa)
Main subject:
Arthritis
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Chloroquine
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Antimalarials
Type of study:
Risk factors
Language:
English
Journal:
Afr. health sci. (Online)
Year:
2007
Type:
Article
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