hydroxychloroquine

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hy·droxy·chlor·o·quine | \ hī-ˌdräk-sē-ˈklȯr-ə-ˌkwēn

, -kwin \

Definition of hydroxychloroquine

: a drug derived from quinolone that is taken orally in the form of its sulfate C₁₈H₂₆ClN₃O·H₂SO₄ to treat malaria, rheumatoid arthritis, and lupus erythematosus Two commonly used antimalarials are chloroquine and hydroxychloroquine, both generic drugs. — Consumer Reports Originally an antimalarial drug, hydroxychloroquine is often … prescribed to people with mild, slowly progressing arthritis.— Samir Sutaria

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“Hydroxychloroquine.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hydroxychloroquine. Accessed 12 May. 2021.

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hydroxychloroquine

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hy·droxy·chlor·o·quine | \ -ˈklōr-ə-ˌkwēn, -kwin

Medical Definition of hydroxychloroquine

: a drug derived from quinoline that is administered orally in the form of its sulfate C₁₈H₂₆ClN₃O·H₂SO₄ to treat malaria, rheumatoid arthritis, and lupus erythematosus — see plaquenil

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