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Mod 1 antimalarials Flashcards

1
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generic name

A

chloroquine
(drugs with -quine suffix)

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2
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contraindicated in…

A

patients w/ retinal or visual field changes

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3
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use cautiously in…

A

patients with severe GI, neuro, blood d/o, hepatic dz, alcoholism, G6PD deficiency

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4
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G6PD

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helps RBC work, protects them from harmful substances

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5
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therapeutic effects

A

prevention of malaria
improvement of acute malaria
4wks after leaving area

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6
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SE/AE

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changes in vision and hearing

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7
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monitor for…

A

renal dysfx
overdose leading to toxic sx
(headache, drowsiness, visual disturbances, N/V, cardiovasc collapse, shock, convulsions)

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8
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MOA

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attacks parasite during asexual phase

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9
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primaquine special MOA

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can kill parasite in both phases

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10
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multi-drug therapy

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antimalarials may be used together or with sulfonamide

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11
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prophylactic therapy

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before travelling to effected area and for 8 weeks after leaving

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