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World Journal of Pharmacy and
Pharmaceutical Sciences

( An ISO 9001:2015 Certified International Journal )

An International Peer Reviewed Journal for Pharmaceutical and Medical Research and Technology

Impact Factor : 8.025

ICV : 84.65

WJPPS Citation

	All	Since 2020
Citation	6651	4087
h-index	26	21
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Abstract

RISKS OF HYDROXYCHLOROQUINE SELF-MEDICATION FOR THE TREATMENT OF COVID-19

José Cleberson Santos Soares* and Iago Dillion Lima Cavalcanti

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To report the risks of hydroxychloroquine self-medication in patients with COVID-19. A literature review was carried out, using the descriptors "Hydroxychloroquine", "Self-medication" and "COVID-19" in the Pubmed, Sciencedirect, CAPLUS and MEDLINE databases. The articles were selected according to the inclusion and exclusion criteria initially established, including 90 publications that addressed the risk of hydroxychloroquine self-medication in patients with COVID-19. COVID-19 is considered a public emergency, which has been affecting thousands of people worldwide, with an increased mortality rate. The hope of using hydroxychloroquine to reduce viral load and halt the development of COVID-19 puts patients at risk of using the drug without guidance, which can lead to the development of medical complications and endanger the patient's life.

Keywords: Hydroxychloroquine; Self-medication; COVID-19.

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