COVID-19: Odisha Govt issues advisory on Hydroxychloroquine use

Sambad English Bureau Published On : Apr 16, 2020 at 5:21 PM Updated On : Apr 16, 2020 at 5:23 PM

Bhubaneswar: It seems like the increase in the number of COVID-19 positive cases in the state has dragged people into a state of panic. Under such circumstances, the ‘Hydroxychloroquine’ drug has drawn quite some attention from the scared lot. However, how relevant is its usage?

In a bid to bust the myths surrounding COVID-19, the Odisha Health and Family Welfare (H & FW) Department has issued an advisory regarding usage of COVID-19 medicines.

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Advisory for the usage of COVID-19 medicines

‘Hydroxychloroquine’ is a prescription medicine
People, under no circumstances, should consume any medicine without proper health checkup or prescription
Hydroxychloroquine is prescribed only for asymptomatic healthcare workers, household contacts and laboratory confirmed cases.
In a combination with Azithromycin, Hydroxychloroquine is an off-label indication in patients with severe disease and who require ICU attention.
Anyone who’s making its illegal sale will attract legal action under the Drugs & Cosmetics Act, 1940.

COVID-19: Odisha Govt issues advisory on Hydroxychloroquine use

Advisory for the usage of COVID-19 medicines

‘Hydroxychloroquine’ is a prescription medicine

People, under no circumstances, should consume any medicine without proper health checkup or prescription

Hydroxychloroquine is prescribed only for asymptomatic healthcare workers, household contacts and laboratory confirmed cases.

In a combination with Azithromycin, Hydroxychloroquine is an off-label indication in patients with severe disease and who require ICU attention.

Anyone who’s making its illegal sale will attract legal action under the Drugs & Cosmetics Act, 1940.