COVID-19: Reference Treatment & Prevention Protocols

This page is for medication professionals only. DO NOT self-medicate. Always consult a physician.

Below are some experimental information on protocols. This is not an endorsement.

For prevention purpose

• Minnesota study on post-exposure prophylaxis

Drug: Hydroxychloroquine 200mg tablet; 800 mg orally once, followed in 6 to 8 hours by 600 mg, then 600mg once a day for 4 consecutive days

• NYP/Columbia study on high risk exposure prophylaxis

Drug: HydroxychloroquineTwo tablets (400mg) twice daily on day 1; for days 2-5, they will be instructed to take one tablet (200mg) twice daily.

• Oxford study on prevention in the Healthcare Setting

Drug: A loading dose of 10 mg base/ kg followed by 155 mg daily (250mg chloroquine phosphate salt or 200mg of hydroxychloroquine sulphate) will be taken for 3 months

For treatment

• Study on Hydroxychloroquine and azithromycin as a treatment of COVID-19 (Gautret, Raoul et. al)