mefloquine
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- noun
- /ˈmɛf.ləˌkwin/
- Specialized
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mefloquina
- Before traveling to regions with malaria, many people take mefloquine to protect themselves from infection.
- mefloquine in uncomplicated malaria
- mefloquine treatment
- receive mefloquine
Examples
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Use of artesunate combined with mefloquine in Southeast Asia has been highly effective, and this combination could reduce transmission and delay the spread of resistance.
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Following a detailed malaria risk assessment, outlining the benefits of ensuring good protection against malaria, Aminah decides to take mefloquine.
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Where an effective alternative drug is available, mefloquine should not be used after treatment of severe malaria.
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Mefloquine is not the only risk factor for PMNS, but it is a strong one.
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PMNS was associated with the use of oral mefloquine.
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Therefore, when there is a significant risk of chloroquine-resistant malaria, mefloquine can be prescribed, following expert advice.
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No specific predisposing factors other than mefloquine treatment and the severity of falciparum malaria were identified.
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Acute self-limiting neuropsychiatric reactions to mefloquine have been well described in the context of both malaria prophylaxis and treatment.
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Falciparum malaria is highly drug-resistant in this population, and mefloquine-artesunate combination regimens are required to achieve a cure.
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Plasmodium falciparum strains resistant to chloroquine, Fansidar, and mefloquine are widespread.
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Synonyms
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A medicine a doctor gives to prevent or treat malaria
A medicine used to prevent and treat malaria that can cause sleep or mood problems
A medicine used to prevent or treat malaria that can cause serious brain side effects
Compounds
- Specialized
A medicine used to prevent and treat malaria that can cause sleep or mood problems
Surface Forms
Etymology
Mefloquine is a name you can break into parts: the ending -quine links it to quinine, the old 'malaria medicine', and the front meflo- suggests 'methyl' and fluoro, hints to its chemical parts. A helpful way to remember is that mefloquine is a medicine used against malaria.