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Monday, June 15, 2020

FDA warns on use of malaria drugs with remdesivir

The FDA has issued a warning to healthcare providers that it does not recommend co-administering malaria meds chloroquine or hydroxychloroquine with Gilead Sciences’ (NASDAQ:GILD) remdesivir for COVID-19 patients since they may compromise the antiviral effect of the latter.
The agency says it is not aware of any instances in the field of this reduced activity but is continuing to “evaluate all data” related to remdesivir.
Earlier today, the FDA rescinded emergency use authorization of the malaria drugs for COVID-19.

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