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'''Hydroxychloroqine''' (C₁₈H₂₆ClN₃O), also known as '''HCQ''', is an inexpensive medication sold under the name '''Plaquenil'''.<ref>[https://www.drugs.com/plaquenil.html Plaquenil Uses, etc. - Drugs.com]</ref>  Prior to [[COVID-19]] it was most commonly used to treat [[malaria]], and also currently to treat lupus.  [[American]] soldiers, such as Lt. Gen. [[Michael Flynn]], have successfully taken this medication for decades as a prophylaxis.  The package insert for Plaquenil describes its mostly minor potential side effects,<ref>https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/label/2017/009768s037s045s047lbl.pdf</ref> some of which occur only at much higher doses than what is used to treat COVID-19.

'''Hydroxychloroqine''' (C₁₈H₂₆ClN₃O), also known as '''HCQ''', is an inexpensive medication sold under the name '''Plaquenil'''.<ref>[https://www.drugs.com/plaquenil.html Plaquenil Uses, etc. - Drugs.com]</ref>  Prior to [[COVID-19]] it was most commonly used to treat [[malaria]], and also currently to treat lupus.  [[American]] soldiers, such as Lt. Gen. [[Michael Flynn]], have successfully taken this medication for decades as a prophylaxis.  The package insert for Plaquenil describes its mostly minor potential side effects,<ref>https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/label/2017/009768s037s045s047lbl.pdf</ref> some of which occur only at much higher doses than what is used to treat COVID-19.

A recognized by a government-posted, peer-reviewed publication in August 2020 entitled, "Hydroxychloroquine is protective to the heart, not harmful: a systematic review" and containing the conclusion that "HCQ decreases cardiac events. HCQ should not be restricted in COVID-19 patients out of fear of cardiac mortality."<ref>https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7439006/</ref>

[[Liberal denial]] kept hydroxychloroquine away from being used as a prophylaxis against [[COVID-19]], but a large clinical study published in September 2024 proved its preventative benefits.<ref>https://www.tropicalmedicine.ox.ac.uk/news/hydroxychloroquine-provides-moderate-covid-19-prevention-large-clinical-trial-shows</ref> In addition, a recognized by a government-posted, peer-reviewed publication in August 2020 entitled, "Hydroxychloroquine is protective to the heart, not harmful: a systematic review" and containing the conclusion that "HCQ decreases cardiac events. HCQ should not be restricted in COVID-19 patients out of fear of cardiac mortality."<ref>https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7439006/</ref>

It has been used by the physician [[Vladimir Zelenko|Dr. Vladimir Zelenko]] as a part of successful treatment for [[coronavirus]] and was recommended for such by [[President Trump]] who never caught [[COVID-19]] until months after he stopped taking hydroxychloroquine. Specifically, Dr. Zelenko used hydroxychloroqine, azithromycin (an antibiotic) and zinc as a part of his successful treatments to his patients.<ref>Marchione, Marilynn (March 23, 2020). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2020/mar/23/chloroquine-and-hydroxychloroquine-donald-trump-to/ 'Game changer'? Trump-touted malaria drugs spur hope, shortages]. ''Washington Times''. Retrieved March 28, 2020.</ref>  See [[Vladimir Zelenko's coronavirus treatment]].

It has been used by the physician [[Vladimir Zelenko|Dr. Vladimir Zelenko]] as a part of successful treatment for [[coronavirus]] and was recommended for such by [[President Trump]] who never caught [[COVID-19]] until months after he stopped taking hydroxychloroquine. Specifically, Dr. Zelenko used hydroxychloroqine, azithromycin (an antibiotic) and zinc as a part of his successful treatments to his patients.<ref>Marchione, Marilynn (March 23, 2020). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2020/mar/23/chloroquine-and-hydroxychloroquine-donald-trump-to/ 'Game changer'? Trump-touted malaria drugs spur hope, shortages]. ''Washington Times''. Retrieved March 28, 2020.</ref>  See [[Vladimir Zelenko's coronavirus treatment]].