Panel asks CDSCO to scrutinize report on adverse reaction of HCQ
New Delhi: Popular antimalarial drug Hydroxychloroquine (HCQ) has come under intense scrutiny over reports of adverse reaction of the drug, particularly causing urinary inconsistency and taste disorder. In this regard, the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO), has now been recommened by the Subject Expert Committee (SEC) to find out more details about the reported side-effects.
This came during an internal discussion held last week over the drug, wherein, the exper committee suggested CDSCO to dig in more details about side-effects of HCQ, particularly those related to taste disorder and urine incontinence.
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HCQ, sold under the brand name Plaquenil among others, is a medication used to prevent and treat malaria in areas where malaria remains sensitive to chloroquine. Other uses include treatment of rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, and porphyria cutanea tarda. Touted as a star of Covid-19 therapy, Hydroxychloroquine have been used for management of situation arising due to the pandemic.
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