Towards Optimization of Hydroxychloroquine Dosing in Intensive Care Unit COVID-19 Patients

Sophie Périnel, Manon Launay, Élisabeth Botelho-Nevers, Éric Diconne, Aurore Louf-Durier, Raphaël Lachand, Martin Murgier, Dominique Page, Régine Vermesch, Guillaume Thierry,

Clinical Infectious Diseases · 2020 · 94 citations · 7 references

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Hydroxychloroquine (HCQ) appears to be a promising treatment for COVID-19. However, all ongoing clinical trials with HCQ use different dosing regimens, resulting in various concentrations. Pharmacokinetic studies are therefore needed to define the optimal dosing regimen.

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