Reminder of risk of serious side effects with chloroquine and hydroxychloroquine, EMA (updated 23 April 2020)

Agency warns these drugs can potentially cause heart rhythm problems, which could be exacerbated if treatment is combined with other medicines, such as azithromycin, that have similar effects on heart. It highlights data on use for covid are still very limited and inconclusive.
Source: Current Awareness Service for Health (CASH) - Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news