Chapter 5 BNF (Malaria) Flashcards
1
Q
Which patients should avoid malarial zones?
A
Pregnant and asplenic
2
Q
What age is Deet spray indicated for?
A
2 months
3
Q
How does deet effect spf factor
A
Reduces it
4
Q
What drugs are used in prophylaxis of malaria?
A
Doxycycline
Mefloquine
Malarone
5
Q
Which prophylaxis has to be taken 2-3 weeks before trip and why?
A
Mefloquine: to assess reaction
6
Q
Which antimalarial can be taken for only 1 week post trip?
A
Malarone
7
Q
What’s the dose of Chloroquine 310mg
A
Weekly
