1. Imp test before prescribing primaquine
2. Imp condition where Mefloquine avoided
3. Can you give Chloroquine during pregnancy
1.G6PD deficiency
2......
3.yes
Ans:
1. G6PD def
2. h/o seizure or psychotis disorder
3. yes
mefloquine c/i in pregnancy.
harry what to use in P.Falciparum tt if not mefloquine. i know we use quinine for cerebral malaria
u can use quinine, but this is not available in US, so u can use Quinidine.
Note: During pregnancy: chloroquine, quinine, sulphadoxine/pyrimethamine and doxycyline can be given despite potential risk to fetus.