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2020

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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]

Which organization has recommended the use of hydroxychloroquine to treat COVID-19?

A	AIIMS
B	DRDO
C	ICMR
D	BARC

Explanation:

Detailed explanation-1: -Hydroxychloroquine is used to treat discoid lupus erythematosus (DLE) or systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE or lupus). It is also used to treat acute and chronic rheumatoid arthritis.

Detailed explanation-2: -Trials of remdesivir for moderate and severe COVID-19 compared with standard of care and varying treatment durations are ongoing.

Detailed explanation-3: -However, subsequent research, including a December 2020 article in JAMA, shows no clinical benefits associated with hydroxychloroquine when given to hospitalized adults with COVID-19 respiratory illness.

Detailed explanation-4: -Hydroxychloroquine and chloroquine are FDA-approved to treat or prevent malaria. Hydroxychloroquine is also FDA-approved to treat autoimmune conditions such as chronic discoid lupus erythematosus, systemic lupus erythematosus in adults, and rheumatoid arthritis.

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