Malarials Flashcards
1
Q
Antimalarial SE GI upset
A
Malarone
2
Q
Name two antimalarials that are CI in epilepsy
A
Chloroquine
Mefloquine
3
Q
Which antimalarial can cause neuropsychiatric disturbance
A
Mefloquine
4
Q
Which abx can be used >12yo
Name two SE
A
Doxycycline
Oesophagitis
Photosensitivity
5
Q
Which anti-malarials are safe in pregnancy
A
Chloroquine
Malarone with folic acid
Proguinal with folic acid
6
Q
Which abx do you only need to take for 1 week after travel? What about the rest?
A
Malarone
The rest are four weeks
