As of April 21, 2020, more than 2.5 million cases of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus, have been reported in 210 countries and territories, with the death toll at 171,810. Both chloroquine and hydroxychloroquine have gained considerable media attention as possible therapies, resulting in a significant surge in demand. In overdose, both medications can cause severe, potentially life-threatening effects. Here, we present a brief overview of the pharmacology of chloroquine and hydroxychloroquine, manifestations of toxicity, and treatment considerations.
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【초록키워드】 COVID-19, Treatment, coronavirus disease, Chloroquine, Hydroxychloroquine, media, Toxicity, death, medication, Therapies, manifestation, Effects, country, resulting, caused, reported, potentially life-threatening, the SARS-CoV-2 virus, 【제목키워드】 review,
【초록키워드】 COVID-19, Treatment, coronavirus disease, Chloroquine, Hydroxychloroquine, media, Toxicity, death, medication, Therapies, manifestation, Effects, country, resulting, caused, reported, potentially life-threatening, the SARS-CoV-2 virus, 【제목키워드】 review,