Mini Review - Chloroquine has not Disappeared

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