• Title of article

    Chloroquine has not disappeared

  • Author/Authors

    Cooper, Ross G. UCE Birmingham - Faculty of Health - Division of Physiology, UK , Magwere, Tapiwanashe University of Leeds - St James’ University Hospital, Faculty of Medicine and Health - Cancer Research Building, UK

  • From page
    185
  • To page
    186
  • 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 determinations 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. Running title: Chloroquine still in use
  • Keywords
    Antimalarial , Chloroquine , Rheumatoid arthritis , Systemic lupus erythematosus
  • Journal title
    African Health Sciences
  • Journal title
    African Health Sciences
  • Record number

    2633516