Travelers Flashcards
1
Q
atovaquone/proguanil (start 1-2 days before travel)
A
Malarone. take daily. stop 1 week after travel.
2
Q
doxycycline (start 1-2 days before travel)
A
Doryx, Vibramycin. take daily. stop 4 weeks after travel.
3
Q
primaquine (most effective against P. vivax)
A
Take daily. Stop 1 week after travel.
4
Q
primaquine (screening)
A
Test for G6PD deficiency before use
5
Q
chloroquine (start 1-2 weeks before travel)
A
Take weekly. Stop 4 weeks after travel.
6
Q
mefloquine (start ≥ 2 weeks before travel)
A
Take weekly. Stop 4 weeks after travel.
7
Q
tafenoquine
A
Arakoda
8
Q
tafenoquine (screening)
A
Test for G6PD deficiency before use
