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Hydroxychloroquine: An old drug with new relevance

2018; Cleveland Clinic; Volume: 85; Issue: 6 Linguagem: Inglês

10.3949/ccjm.85a.17034

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Eugen Alexander Shippey, Vanya D. Wagler, Angelique N. Collamer,

Peripheral Neuropathies and Disorders

Hydroxychloroquine is an immunomodulatory drug that has been used for 60 years to treat malaria and autoimmune diseases such as systemic lupus erythematosus and inflammatory arthritis, and potential new uses and benefits continue to emerge. Toxicity concerns have been addressed with updated prescribing recommendations.