Washington: The US Food and Drug Administration (US FDA) on Friday warned against the use of the malaria drug hydroxychloroquine. This is the drug that is being used in the treatment of Coronavirus, which US President Donald Trump has consistently and strongly advocated.

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The FDA stated that they were already aware of the use of HCQ and chloroquine, malarial drugs can cause irregularities in heart beats and greatly increase heart rate. FDA Commissioner Stephen M. Hahan has said, 'Where clinical trials are continuing to ensure the safety and effectiveness of these drugs for the coronavirus, the known side effects of these drugs must also be taken into account.'

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He said that we want health workers to monitor every patient closely so that these hazards can be reduced. FDA will continue to monitor and investigate these potential threats and will speak publicly when more information becomes available. After the FDA announcement, US President Donald Trump said in a White House briefing on Friday, "You hear both kinds of things on this." Trump said, 'I am not a doctor. A research has to be done on this. If it helps, that's good. If it doesn't work, don't do it. '

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