Chloroquine Nasal Drops Have Potential To Prevent Covid-19 Infection In Early Stage: AIIMS Study
Written By : Hina Zahid
Medically Reviewed By : Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli
Published On 2021-01-22 09:13 GMT | Update On 2021-01-23 06:49 GMT
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New Delhi: A study by the doctors of All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi reveals that Chloroquine (CQN), when administered as nasal drops, has the potential to prevent COVID-19 infection if administered before the infection is established.
The aim of the study was to explore the safety and efficacy of topical nasal administration of CQN drops in reducing viral load and preventing clinical progression in early COVID-19 infection.
"The present study suggests the potential of topical nasal CQN in the prevention of COVID-19 infection if administered before the infection is established. No significant differences in clinical or virological outcome were, however, demonstrated in patients with mild but established illness," said Dr Alok Thakar, professor at the departments of otorhinolaryngology, Head & Neck Surgery at AIIMS.
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