Jun 15, 2020 - Health

FDA ends emergency use authorization for hydroxychloroquine

Marisa Fernandez

The FDA ended Monday its emergency use authorizations for two controversial drugs, hydroxychloroquine and chloroquine, as a potential coronavirus treatment.

Why it matters: Despite gaining President Trump's adamant support and use, the drugs have failed in several clinical trials and have been found to possibly cause serious heart problems.

What they're saying: The FDA said it believes the drugs "are unlikely to be effective in treating COVID-19" under the emergency use authorization.

It also said that "in light of ongoing serious cardiac adverse events and other serious side effects, the known and potential benefits of [the drugs] no longer outweigh the known and potential risks for the authorized use."

Read the letter and memo regarding the revocation.

Add Axios on Google

FDA ends emergency use authorization for hydroxychloroquine

What to read next