The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a safety announcement on Friday warning against the use of hydroxychloroquine or chloroquine to treat COVID-19 outside of the hospital setting or clinic trials.
“Hydroxychloroquine and chloroquine have not been shown to be safe and effective for treating or preventing COVID-19,” said the FDA in its statement on Friday. The agency issued the statement because it was aware of dangers and increased outpatient uses.
The FDA said it is aware of reports of “serious heart rhythm problems in patients with COVID-19.”
