Question

What is hydroxy-chloroquine?

Answer 1

Hydroxy-chloroquine:

1. Hydroxy-chloroquine is referred to as an antimalarial medication.
2. When normal chloroquine remains unable to suppress malaria, then Hydroxy-chloroquine is used.
3. It is used as a treatment for mosquito bites from malaria.
4. It is also regarded as a treatment for lupus, porphyria, Arthritis, etc.
5. It helps the immune system against viral infection.
6. The formula for hydroxy-chloroquine is given as ${\mathrm{C}}_{18}{\mathrm{H}}_{26}{\mathrm{ClN}}_3\mathrm{O}$.