Mefloquine
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈmɛf.lə.kwiːn/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Mefloquine is a noun meaning (pharmacology) An antimalarial drug C₁₇H₁₆F₆N₂O similar to quinine that consists of a fluorinated derivative of quinoline and is used in the form of its hydrochloride for the prevention and treatment of malaria.
Meaning
(pharmacology) An antimalarial drug C₁₇H₁₆F₆N₂O similar to quinine that consists of a fluorinated derivative of quinoline and is used in the form of its hydrochloride for the prevention and treatment of malaria.
Example Sentences
I take thalazole to control the stools, mefloquine for the malaria.
The same year the UN banned mefloquine for peacekeeping troops in Cambodia because of concern about the drug's "neuropsychiatric side effects… in military personnel".
Drug-Interactions: Several anti-malaria drugs, such as mefloquine, chloroquine and proguanil (not approved for use in US) possess antibacterial activity which may interfere with the immunogenicity of Vivotif.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include flumequine, tafenoquine, ferroquine, primaquine, premafloxacin, nifuroquine.
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