HCQs Study Guide
Use of Hydroxy-Chloroquine (HCQ) As
Prophylaxis for COVID 19
The National Taskforce for COVID -19
constituted by the Indian Council of
Medical Research (ICMR) recommends
the use of hydroxyl-chloroquine (HCQ)
for prophylaxis of COVID -19 infection
for a high-risk population.
The advisory provides for placing the
following high-risk population under
chemoprophylaxis with hydroxyl-
chloroquine (HCQ)
• Asymptomatic Healthcare Workers
involved in the care of confirmed cases
of COVID-19
• Asymptomatic household contacts
of laboratory-confirmed cases.
, The protocol recommended by the
National Task Force has been approved
by the Drug Controller General of India
for restricted use in an emergency
situation
The Important Points to be
remembered during the HCQ
Prophylaxis are:
1. The placing of healthcare workers
under chemoprophylaxis should not
instill a sense of false security. They
should follow all prescribed public
health measures such as frequent hand
washing, respiratory etiquettes,
keeping social distancing of one meter
and use of PPE
2. They should self-monitor their
health and report to health authorities
Use of Hydroxy-Chloroquine (HCQ) As
Prophylaxis for COVID 19
The National Taskforce for COVID -19
constituted by the Indian Council of
Medical Research (ICMR) recommends
the use of hydroxyl-chloroquine (HCQ)
for prophylaxis of COVID -19 infection
for a high-risk population.
The advisory provides for placing the
following high-risk population under
chemoprophylaxis with hydroxyl-
chloroquine (HCQ)
• Asymptomatic Healthcare Workers
involved in the care of confirmed cases
of COVID-19
• Asymptomatic household contacts
of laboratory-confirmed cases.
, The protocol recommended by the
National Task Force has been approved
by the Drug Controller General of India
for restricted use in an emergency
situation
The Important Points to be
remembered during the HCQ
Prophylaxis are:
1. The placing of healthcare workers
under chemoprophylaxis should not
instill a sense of false security. They
should follow all prescribed public
health measures such as frequent hand
washing, respiratory etiquettes,
keeping social distancing of one meter
and use of PPE
2. They should self-monitor their
health and report to health authorities
