Early treatment of COVID-19 based on scientific evidence
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https://doi.org/10.5020/18061230.2020.10993Keywords:
Protocols, Therapeutics, Coronavirus InfectionsAbstract
Objective: To present a proposal for early treatment of patients with COVID-19 in a Primary Health Care (PHC) center. Methods: This is a proposed treatment protocol for COVID-19 using hydroxychloroquine or chloroquine based on the currently (June 13, 2020) available scientific literature. PubMed database was searched for studies using the descriptors COVID-19, hydroxychloroquine, and chloroquine. Five studies were selected from the 645 studies found as they addressed the use of hydroxychloroquine or chloroquine in the treatment of COVID-19 in early stages. Results: The proposed early treatment protocol for patients with suspected COVID-19 includes guidance on the main symptoms, general guidelines for the population, medical evaluation, examination considerations, recommended therapy, post-prescription guidelines and criteria for hospitalization. Conclusion: According to the studies, early outpatient treatment of COVID-19 with hydroxychloroquine or chloroquine seems to decrease the risk of hospitalization and the need for intensive care beds. The decision to adopt the proposed treatment is made by the patient, and the physician should only conduct the treatment after obtaining written informed consent from the patient, as it is an off-label prescription. Randomized studies are needed to confirm this hypothesis.Downloads
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