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African Health Sciences
Makerere University Medical School
ISSN: 1680-6905 EISSN: 1680-6905
Vol. 7, No. 3, 2007, pp. 185-186
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Bioline Code: hs07036
Full paper language: English
Document type: Research Article
Document available free of charge
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African Health Sciences, Vol. 7, No. 3, 2007, pp. 185-186
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Chloroquine has not Disappeared
Cooper, Ross G. & Magwere, Tapiwanashe
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.
Keywords
Antimalarial; Chloroquine; Rheumatoid arthritis; Systemic lupus erythematosus
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