Primaquine |
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| Boucher & Muir Brand of Primaquine Phosphate; Primacin; Primaquine Diphosphate; Primaquine Phosphate; Diphosphate, Primaquine; Phosphate, Primaquine | |
| An aminoquinoline that is given by mouth to produce a radical cure and prevent relapse of vivax and ovale malarias following treatment with a blood schizontocide. It has also been used to prevent transmission of falciparum malaria by those returning to areas where there is a potential for re-introduction of malaria. Adverse effects include anemias and GI disturbances. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopeia, 30th ed, p404) | |