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0-174 |
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In Vitro Antiviral Activity and Projection of Optimized Dosing Design of Hydroxychloroquine for the Treatment of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). |
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175-186 |
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BACKGROUND: |
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187-319 |
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The Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) first broke out in Wuhan (China) and subsequently spread worldwide. |
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320-392 |
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Chloroquine has been sporadically used in treating SARS-CoV-2 infection. |
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393-573 |
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Hydroxychloroquine shares the same mechanism of action as chloroquine, but its more tolerable safety profile makes it the preferred drug to treat malaria and autoimmune conditions. |
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574-763 |
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We propose that the immunomodulatory effect of hydroxychloroquine also may be useful in controlling the cytokine storm that occurs late-phase in critically ill SARS-CoV-2 infected patients. |
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764-861 |
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Currently, there is no evidence to support the use of hydroxychloroquine in SARS-CoV-2 infection. |
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862-870 |
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METHODS: |
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871-986 |
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The pharmacological activity of chloroquine and hydroxychloroquine was tested using SARS-CoV-2 infected Vero cells. |
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987-1117 |
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Physiologically-based pharmacokinetic models (PBPK) were implemented for both drugs separately by integrating their in vitro data. |
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1118-1321 |
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Using the PBPK models, hydroxychloroquine concentrations in lung fluid were simulated under 5 different dosing regimens to explore the most effective regimen whilst considering the drug's safety profile. |
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1322-1330 |
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RESULTS: |
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1331-1434 |
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Hydroxychloroquine (EC50=0.72 μM) was found to be more potent than chloroquine (EC50=5.47 μM) in vitro. |
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1435-1768 |
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Based on PBPK models results, a loading dose of 400 mg twice daily of hydroxychloroquine sulfate given orally, followed by a maintenance dose of 200 mg given twice daily for 4 days is recommended for SARS-CoV-2 infection, as it reached three times the potency of chloroquine phosphate when given 500 mg twice daily 5 days in advance. |
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1769-1781 |
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CONCLUSIONS: |
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1782-1877 |
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Hydroxychloroquine was found to be more potent than chloroquine to inhibit SARS-CoV-2 in vitro. |