Malaria Chemoprophylaxis Drug Comments Flashcards
1
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Mefloquine
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contraindications: psychiatric, seizure, abnormal cardiac conduction. not for last minute travellers
2
Q
Chloroquine
A
contraindications: not for last minute travellers
3
Q
Doxycycline
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contraindications: age <8 years, pregnant, breastfeeding
4
Q
Atovaquone-proguanil
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contraindications: renal insufficiency (CrCl<30 ml/min)
5
Q
Primaquine
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contraindications: G6PD deficiency