Anti-Malarial, Protozoal, and Helminthic Drugs Flashcards
1
Q
Explain the uniqueness of malaria symtoms?
A
Cycle of symptoms over 48-74 hour increments
Headache, fatigue, nausea, vomiting, chills, fever, muscle aches
2
Q
What do all antimalarial drugs interfere with?
A
Protein synthesis
3
Q
Chloroquine + Hydroxychloroquine = Plaqeunil
Treats?
effects?
AEs?
A
Treats malaria, rheumatoid arthritis, systemic lupus
Anti-inflammatory
Causes vision issues
4
Q
Metronidazole
A
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5
Q
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