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Malaria prophylaxis Flashcards

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What are side effects/start times of atovaquone and proguianil?

A

GI upset

Start 1-2 days before travel and continue till 7 days post

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What are side effects of Chloroquine and when should it be taken?

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Headache
Cannot have if epileptic
Take weekly from 1 week before to 4 weeks after

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What are side effects of Doxycycline and when should it be taken?

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Photosensitivity and oesophagitis

Start 1-2 days before and continue 4 weeks after

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What are side effects of Mefloquine and when should it be taken?

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Dizziness
Neuropsychiatric disturbance
Contraindicated in epilepsy
Taken weekly from 2-3 weeks before travel until 4 weeks after

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