What is hydroxychloroquine
This is an antimalaria drug that is mostly used to treat autoimmune diseases on top of treating malaria.in some studies it was suggested that hydroxychloroquine may block the transport of Sars-Covid .It had also been given emergency authorization by the F.D.A to be used as treatment for covid-19.the authorization was however revoked when data from research and emerging scientific data showed that the medicines showed no benefit for deceasing the likelihood of death or speedy recovery.
EFFECTS OF USING HYDROXYCHLOROQUINONE AS TREATMENT FOR COVID.
It was noted that using hydroxyquinone for the treatment had such side effects that included headaches, dizziness, loss of appetite, nausea, diarrhea, stomach pain, vomiting, rash. There has also been noted that it would have serious side effects including slow heartbeat. One may also exhibit symptoms of heart failure that include shortness of breath, swelling of the ankles and feet, unusual tiredness, unusual and sudden weight gain, mental/mood changes such as anxiety, depression hallucinations and suicidal thoughts.
WHAT’S THE WAY FORWARD
The emergence of Covid-19 posed an international scare since there wasn’t any available information or readily available therapies that could be used for its treatment. However, with time a lot of progress in the healthcare has brought about new treatment for those infected with the virus. For patients suffering from severe cases of covid there have been other treatments that have been used in place of the hydroxychloroquine. These new treatments have been given further clearance since their usage have less severe side effects on patients. People are also encouraged to get vaccinated against the Covid-19 virus. The vaccines available will be able to lower the severity of the Covid-19. Some of the vaccines available include Moderna,Pfizer,Sputnik Johnson and Johnson among others.
With the increasing numbers of people getting infected with the emerging variants like the Delta variant people are also urged to get tested. Testing for Covid -19 can be done through the medical designated places like hospitals and clinics. It can also be carried out using modern devices invented by research organizations like Docsun biomed. There is use of OCT technology which uses laser beams to read one’s vitals. This technology was used to come up with devises that can monitor the presence of Covid-19 like symptoms such as accelerated heartbeat, temperature and high levels of SPO2, among other vital signs. The devices include the Docsun mobile app that is convenient for use by an individual. There is also the Docsun doorway terminal, this a devise most suitable for use in areas of high traffic like educational institutions and a countries entry point like airports and sea ports.
With all this advancement in technology and treatment institutions are discouraging the usage of medicines such as hydroxychloquine in the treatment of the covid-19 disease.