Malaria Drug For Coronavirus?

Even if this doesn't work for the coronavirus it seems like it could lead to a new drug sooner by building on it.


"Malaria is a disease that is caused by a parasite, unlike COVID-19. Nevertheless, laboratory studies show chloroquine is effective at preventing as well as treating the virus that causes severe acute respiratory syndrome, or SARS, a close cousin of COVID-19.

Given chloroquine’s effectiveness in treating SARS, scientists have investigated if it will be an effective treatment against the new coronavirus responsible for COVID-19. So far, the initial trials are encouraging..."

Chloroquine, an old malaria drug, may help treat novel coronavirus, doctors say

 

"There is not enough evidence to determine whether chloroquine is safe to be given to people aged 65 and older. However, the drug is cleared by the kidneys and toxicity should be monitored carefully in people with poor kidney functions"


How convenient...

 

This drug has been around since 1944. It should be known by now how it would affect people over 65.

 

The quote came from wiki....

 

Our Dad was on Plaquenil, a similar drug, for arthritis. I forget when he stopped taking it but he was possibly in his early 90's or late 80's. He was on so many drugs at that time I don't remember if he had side effects to that drug in particular. It was given to patients with rheumatoid arthritis. He had osteoarthritis.

 

Sounds like a cool planet.

 

hahaha... No.

Have a little bit of respect for Spectacles' and my father who has since passed away.

 

So basically drink a bunch of gun and tonics. I'm onboard.

 

the most american of drinks.

 

Oh so that's what's in all those plastic water bottles, not water alone but Gin and Tonic water !!!

 

A coronavirus threat was known about for years.

Report: Pentagon Knew Of Possible Coronavirus Threat For Years

 

An updated study.

Study finds hydroxychloroquine helped coronavirus patients survive better - CNN

 

baby laxative