Malaria Drugs Side effects Flashcards

1
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Chloroquine

A

Itching (africans), retinitis (rare)

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2
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Quinine/Quinidine

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Cinchonism, hypotension, hypoglycemia, abortion, arrythmias

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3
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Primaquine

A

Hemolysis (patients with G6PD deficiency), methemoglobinemia, fever nausea, vomiting

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4
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Doxycycline

A

Photosensitiviy

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5
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Proguanil

A

Side effects are rare

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6
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Artesunate

A

Neurotoxicity, prolongation of QT interval

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