malaria 2 Flashcards
1
Q
what would you give in pregnancy now that proguanil is discontinued
A
chloroquine
alt doxy if can be completed within 15 weeks gestation
2
Q
which ones can be started 1-2 days before travel
A
doxy
A+P (malarone)
3
Q
how often do you have to take malarone for prophylaxis
A
start 1-2 days before
finish 1 week after leaving
have to take tablets DAILY
4
Q
how often do you need to take chloroquine for prophylaxis
A
Once weekly
start 1 week before
continue 4 weeks after leaving
5
Q
how often do you need to take mefloquine for prophylaxis malaria
A
once weekly
start 2-3 weeks before and continue 4 weeks after
6
Q
how often do you need to take doxycycline for prophylaxis malaria
A
once daily 1-2 days before and 4 weeks after
7
Q
what can you use for long term prophylaxis
A
chloroquine
