1
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Antimalarial drugs definition?
A
Drugs used to prevent & treat malaria infection.
2
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Classification of Antimalarial drugs (with examples)?
A
- Aminoquinolines → Chloroquine
- Artemisinin derivatives → Artesunate
- Quinoline methanols → Mefloquine
3
Q
MOA of Antimalarial drugs?
A
Inhibit parasite growth → Block DNA/protein synthesis → Kill Plasmodium parasite
4
Q
Indications of Antimalarial drugs?
A
Malaria treatment & prophylaxis
Severe falciparum malaria
Cerebral malaria
Mixed malaria infection
5
Q
Side effects of Antimalarial drugs?
A
Nausea, vomiting | Headache, dizziness | Blurred vision | Abdominal pain | Itching/rash
6
Q
Contraindications of Antimalarial drugs?
A
Severe allergy | Retinal disease | Psoriasis | Liver/kidney disease
