Atovaquone/proguanil (Malarone) for malaria
Article Abstract:
The FDA has approved the drug combination atovaquone/proguanil for the prevention and treatment of malaria. Sold under the trade name Malarone, it inhibits the parasite's mitochondria and also blocks the enzyme dihydrofolate reductase.
Publisher: Medical Letter, Inc.
Publication Name: Medical Letter on Drugs and Therapeutics
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0025-732X
Year: 2000
Evaluation, Product/Service Evaluation, Atovaquone, Proguanil, Malarone (Medication)
Publication Name: Medical Letter on Drugs and Therapeutics
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0025-732X
Year: 2000
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Mefloquine
Article Abstract:
Mefloquine is used as malaria prophylaxis in areas where chloroquine is ineffective. It is considered to be appropriate for use by people with renal impairment and does not require dosage reduction.
Publisher: Macmillan Publishing Ltd.
Publication Name: Nursing Times
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0954-7762
Year: 2006
United Kingdom, Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing, Antimalarial & Antifungal Preps, Complications and side effects, Dosage and administration, Antimalarials, Mefloquine
Publication Name: Nursing Times
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0954-7762
Year: 2006
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Subjects list: Drug therapy, Malaria
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