Hydroxycholoroquine Sulfate Prophylaxis for Pulmonary Embolism for Patients with Low-friction Arthroplasty

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Abstract
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.