The unprecedented COVID-19 wave has created chaos around the entire world. While the scientific community is tirelessly working to find a cure, a recent study from “The Lancet” has questioned the safety and efficacy of hydroxychloroquine in combating the COVID-19 pandemic. Currently, there is no specific treatment or vaccine available for combating COVID-19. Researchers and healthcare professionals around the globe are working efficiently to develop accurate diagnostic modalities, vaccines, and therapeutics against COVID-19.
Current management strategies are focussed on infection prevention, control measures, and supportive treatment. One of such supplementary medicine, hydroxychloroquine, is indicated as prophylaxis for healthcare professionals by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) to reduce the chances of COVID-19 infection. It is often prescribed in combination with a…
