Hydroxychloroquine sulfate prophylaxis for pulmonary embolism for patients with low-friction arthroplasty

Hydroxycholoroquine sulfate has been administered for prophylaxis against pulmonary embolism following total hip arthroplasty. A significant reduction was observed in the rate of fatal emboli, with relatively few and minor side effects, on daily doses of 1200 mg.

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Veröffentlicht in:	Clinical orthopaedics and related research 1986-10 (211), p.151
Hauptverfasser:	Johnson, R, Loudon, J R
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Dextrans - therapeutic use Hip Prosthesis Humans Hydroxychloroquine - adverse effects Hydroxychloroquine - therapeutic use Postoperative Complications - prevention & control Pulmonary Embolism - prevention & control Wound Healing
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Zusammenfassung:	Hydroxycholoroquine sulfate has been administered for prophylaxis against pulmonary embolism following total hip arthroplasty. A significant reduction was observed in the rate of fatal emboli, with relatively few and minor side effects, on daily doses of 1200 mg.
ISSN:	0009-921X