In more positive news I read yesterday that an already approved drug used for malaria is

thought to have reasonable potential to treat Covid 19.

Still be trialled but the fact its an existing drug already in use means is promising in terms of the speed they could presumably start using it if the trials are successful.

Fingers crossed!

Posted By: Jim on March 20th 2020 at 11:33:58

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In more positive news I read yesterday that an already approved drug used for malaria is (Coronavirus) - Jim, Mar 20, 11:33:58
- Hydroxychloroquine/chloroquine is it's main (Coronavirus) - protheroe fitzgibbon, Mar 20, 11:41:25
  - Is that the one branded as Plaquenil? (n/m) (Coronavirus) - Augustus Pablo, Mar 20, 11:42:16
    - Just looked it up,yes it is. (n/m) (Coronavirus) - protheroe fitzgibbon, Mar 20, 11:44:35
    - I think so yes. (n/m) (Coronavirus) - protheroe fitzgibbon, Mar 20, 11:43:00
      - Of course now people are poisoning themselves with this drug partly (Coronavirus) - Jim, Mar 20, 12:17:36
        
        Yep,I'm on 200mg,too much can cause a buildup of calcium (Coronavirus) - protheroe fitzgibbon, Mar 20, 12:23:19

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