The pros and cons associated with malaria drug to treat auto-immune diseases

Synthetic antimalarial drugs are employed in the treatment of different types of auto-immune diseases, especially for the systemic erythematosus lupus. However, they also reported some side effects, but are very rare.  

A 53 years old female, reported the hypothesis of a double toxicity, when treated chronically by Hydroquinidine and escitalopram for Bouverat disease. This case study reported that, chloroquine and hydroquinidine seems potentially more toxic on muscles. Hence, it is important for physicians to advice the patients about pros and cons of these drugs when treated. Read more>>>>>>>>>>>>>>