Malaria malaria malaria Flashcards
1
Q
what is in malerone
A
atovaquinone and proguanil
2
Q
how long is malaria prophylaxis for?
what are the exceptions?
A
malerone
1-2 days before to 1 week after leaving
doxycycline treatment:
1-2 days before to 4 weeks after leaving
other treatments
2-3 weeks before to 4 weeks after leaving
3
Q
when might malaria develop after return from malaria area
A
1 year (esp first three months)
4
Q
what antimalarials should defs not be used in epilepsy
A
chloroquine and mefloquine
5
Q
what is the box caution for chlorowuinine
A
ocular tox for high dose
6
Q
what antimalarial is associated with psychotic reactions and resulted in some scandal with the armed forces
A
mefloquine (lariam)
really long half life - effects persist for months
