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Which of the following is NOT a common side effect of quinine?
Which of the following is NOT a common side effect of quinine?
- Tinnitus
- Hypoglycemia (correct)
- Hypotension
- Hemolysis
What is the primary mechanism of action for quinine, similar to chloroquine?
What is the primary mechanism of action for quinine, similar to chloroquine?
- Blocking of protein synthesis
- Interference with heme polymerization (correct)
- Inhibition of DNA synthesis
- Disruption of folate metabolism
When is quinine considered an appropriate first-line treatment for uncomplicated falciparum malaria?
When is quinine considered an appropriate first-line treatment for uncomplicated falciparum malaria?
- When the patient is pregnant
- When chloroquine is ineffective (correct)
- When the patient is a child
- When the patient is experiencing severe symptoms
What is the primary route of excretion for quinine?
What is the primary route of excretion for quinine?
Which of the following malaria parasites is quinine NOT gametocidal against?
Which of the following malaria parasites is quinine NOT gametocidal against?
Which of the following conditions is a rare but severe complication associated with quinine use?
Which of the following conditions is a rare but severe complication associated with quinine use?
What is the primary reason for using a second drug in conjunction with quinine for uncomplicated falciparum malaria?
What is the primary reason for using a second drug in conjunction with quinine for uncomplicated falciparum malaria?
Why should quinine be administered slowly intravenously, especially in patients with cardiac issues?
Why should quinine be administered slowly intravenously, especially in patients with cardiac issues?
What is the primary route of administration for mefloquine?
What is the primary route of administration for mefloquine?
Which of the following is NOT a known adverse effect of mefloquine?
Which of the following is NOT a known adverse effect of mefloquine?
What is the primary mechanism of action for mefloquine?
What is the primary mechanism of action for mefloquine?
How does mefloquine's long half-life affect its use in chemoprophylaxis?
How does mefloquine's long half-life affect its use in chemoprophylaxis?
Why is mefloquine contraindicated in pregnant women?
Why is mefloquine contraindicated in pregnant women?
What is the recommended treatment for severe or complicated malaria?
What is the recommended treatment for severe or complicated malaria?
What stage of the malaria parasite life cycle is mefloquine NOT effective against?
What stage of the malaria parasite life cycle is mefloquine NOT effective against?
Which of the following is TRUE about mefloquine's pharmacokinetic properties?
Which of the following is TRUE about mefloquine's pharmacokinetic properties?
What is the primary host for the sexual cycle of the malaria parasite?
What is the primary host for the sexual cycle of the malaria parasite?
Which stage of the malaria life cycle causes clinical illness in infected humans?
Which stage of the malaria life cycle causes clinical illness in infected humans?
What is the dormant hepatic stage of malaria that can lead to relapses after treatment?
What is the dormant hepatic stage of malaria that can lead to relapses after treatment?
What are the symptoms of malaria that typically appear after infection?
What are the symptoms of malaria that typically appear after infection?
Why is P.falciparum considered the most dangerous malaria parasite?
Why is P.falciparum considered the most dangerous malaria parasite?
How long after being bitten by an infected mosquito do malaria symptoms typically appear?
How long after being bitten by an infected mosquito do malaria symptoms typically appear?
What is necessary for a cure in P vivax and P ovale malaria infections?
What is necessary for a cure in P vivax and P ovale malaria infections?
Which group of protozoa is NOT correctly matched with its category of locomotion?
Which group of protozoa is NOT correctly matched with its category of locomotion?
What is the key enzyme that pyrimethamine and proguanil selectively inhibit in malaria treatment?
What is the key enzyme that pyrimethamine and proguanil selectively inhibit in malaria treatment?
Why must proguanil be administered daily for chemoprophylaxis?
Why must proguanil be administered daily for chemoprophylaxis?
What is the mechanism of action of sulfonamides in the folate synthesis pathway?
What is the mechanism of action of sulfonamides in the folate synthesis pathway?
What is the average half-life of sulfadoxine?
What is the average half-life of sulfadoxine?
Which treatment combination is considered first-line therapy for toxoplasmosis?
Which treatment combination is considered first-line therapy for toxoplasmosis?
How soon does pyrimethamine reach peak plasma levels after an oral dose?
How soon does pyrimethamine reach peak plasma levels after an oral dose?
What characterizes artemisinin in terms of its solubility for use in treatment?
What characterizes artemisinin in terms of its solubility for use in treatment?
What is the primary clinical use of intermittent preventive therapy in malaria control?
What is the primary clinical use of intermittent preventive therapy in malaria control?
What is the primary reason for the strong recommendation to use artemisinin-based combination therapies (ACTs) for malaria treatment?
What is the primary reason for the strong recommendation to use artemisinin-based combination therapies (ACTs) for malaria treatment?
Which of the following artemisinin analogs is water-soluble and suitable for oral, intravenous, intramuscular, and rectal administration?
Which of the following artemisinin analogs is water-soluble and suitable for oral, intravenous, intramuscular, and rectal administration?
What is the primary mechanism of action of artemisinins as antimalarials?
What is the primary mechanism of action of artemisinins as antimalarials?
Which of the following antibiotics is an effective antimalarial but should not be used alone due to its slower action compared to traditional antimalarials?
Which of the following antibiotics is an effective antimalarial but should not be used alone due to its slower action compared to traditional antimalarials?
What stage of the malaria parasite lifecycle is primarily affected by artemisinins?
What stage of the malaria parasite lifecycle is primarily affected by artemisinins?
Which of the following ACT combinations is not mentioned in the text as a recommended treatment for falciparum malaria?
Which of the following ACT combinations is not mentioned in the text as a recommended treatment for falciparum malaria?
What is the primary reason for the use of doxycycline in conjunction with quinine for the treatment of falciparum malaria?
What is the primary reason for the use of doxycycline in conjunction with quinine for the treatment of falciparum malaria?
Which of the following is NOT true about the use of antibiotics for malaria treatment?
Which of the following is NOT true about the use of antibiotics for malaria treatment?
What is the primary class of chloroquine?
What is the primary class of chloroquine?
What is the mechanism of action of chloroquine in treating malaria?
What is the mechanism of action of chloroquine in treating malaria?
Which of the following statements is true regarding chloroquine's effectiveness?
Which of the following statements is true regarding chloroquine's effectiveness?
What is the initial half-life of chloroquine?
What is the initial half-life of chloroquine?
In what context is chloroquine NOT indicated?
In what context is chloroquine NOT indicated?
What is the role of primaquine in malaria treatment?
What is the role of primaquine in malaria treatment?
What is the preferred mechanism of administering chloroquine?
What is the preferred mechanism of administering chloroquine?
What is a significant consequence of chloroquine resistance?
What is a significant consequence of chloroquine resistance?
Flashcards
Folates
Folates
Essential compounds for DNA synthesis, particularly in cell division.
Pyrimethamine
Pyrimethamine
A drug that inhibits dihydrofolate reductase, used for malaria treatment.
Proguanil
Proguanil
A prodrug converted to cycloguanil, effective against malaria.
Fansidar
Fansidar
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Dihydrofolate reductase
Dihydrofolate reductase
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Intermittent Preventive Therapy
Intermittent Preventive Therapy
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Chloroquine-Resistant Malaria
Chloroquine-Resistant Malaria
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Artemisinin
Artemisinin
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Quinine Metabolism
Quinine Metabolism
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Blood Schizonticide
Blood Schizonticide
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Gametocidal Action
Gametocidal Action
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Liver-stage Parasites
Liver-stage Parasites
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Severe Falciparum Malaria Treatment
Severe Falciparum Malaria Treatment
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Cinchonism Symptoms
Cinchonism Symptoms
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Hypoglycemia from Quinine
Hypoglycemia from Quinine
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Blackwater Fever
Blackwater Fever
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Mefloquine
Mefloquine
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Chemo-prophylaxis
Chemo-prophylaxis
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Elimination half-life
Elimination half-life
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Adverse effects of mefloquine
Adverse effects of mefloquine
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Neuropsychiatric toxicities
Neuropsychiatric toxicities
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Mefloquine contraindications
Mefloquine contraindications
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Weekly dosing
Weekly dosing
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Artesunate
Artesunate
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Artemether
Artemether
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Dihydroartemisinin
Dihydroartemisinin
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Artemisinin monotherapy
Artemisinin monotherapy
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Artemisinin-based combination therapies
Artemisinin-based combination therapies
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Role of free radicals in artemisinins
Role of free radicals in artemisinins
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Antibiotics as antimalarials
Antibiotics as antimalarials
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Protozoa
Protozoa
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Antimalarial drugs
Antimalarial drugs
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Anopheles mosquito
Anopheles mosquito
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Erythrocytic stage
Erythrocytic stage
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Merozoites
Merozoites
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Hypnozoite
Hypnozoite
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Chloroquine
Chloroquine
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Symptoms of malaria
Symptoms of malaria
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Mechanism of Action of Chloroquine
Mechanism of Action of Chloroquine
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P. falciparum
P. falciparum
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Half-life of Chloroquine
Half-life of Chloroquine
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Clinical Uses of Chloroquine
Clinical Uses of Chloroquine
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Resistance to Chloroquine
Resistance to Chloroquine
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4-Aminoquinoline
4-Aminoquinoline
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Primaquine
Primaquine
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Gametocytes and Chloroquine
Gametocytes and Chloroquine
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Study Notes
Antiprotozoal Drugs
- Protozoa are single-celled eukaryotic organisms, classified by their movement (amoebas, flagellates, sporozoa, ciliates).
- Malaria is caused by Plasmodium parasites.
- The parasite's life cycle involves a sexual stage in mosquitoes (Anopheles) and an asexual stage in humans.
- An infected mosquito transmits sporozoites.
- Sporozoites infect liver cells, developing into merozoites.
- Merozoites infect red blood cells, causing clinical illness.
- Different Plasmodium species (falciparum, malariae, vivax, ovale) have different life cycles in the liver, affecting treatment duration.
- Symptoms of malaria include fever, chills, joint pain, headache, vomiting, and potentially coma.
- Symptoms appear 7-9 days after a mosquito bite.
Classification of Antimalarial Drugs
- Chloroquine: First-line treatment for non-falciparum malaria and prevention. Has limited effectiveness against resistant P falciparum.
- Amodiaquine: Antimalarial drug that combats the resistant forms of the plasmodium falciparum species.
- Piperaquine: Combined with dihydroartemisinin for malaria, showing excellent efficacy and safety.
- Quinine and Quinidine: Effective for falciparum malaria, particularly in severe cases. Quinine is derived from cinchona bark.
- Mefloquine: Effective against chloroquine-resistant P falciparum strains.
- Sulfadoxine-pyrimethamine (Fansidar): Folate antagonist combination used in regimens.
- Atovaquone-proguanil (Malarone): Combines quinone and folate antagonists.
- Doxycyclin: used in combination treatment courses.
- Halofantrine: Effective against erythrocytic strains; variable absorption, potentially dangerous side effects.
- Lumefantrine: Used in combination with artemether to treat uncomplicated falciparum malaria.
- Artemisinin derivatives: (Artesunate, Artemether, Dihydroartemisinin): Highly effective against P falciparum, but resistance is evolving.
- Primaquine: Used to eradicate dormant liver forms of P vivax and P ovale, also for chemoprophylaxis.
Clinical Uses and Adverse Effects of Antimalarials
- Chloroquine: Effective against non-falciparum species but less so for resistant strains. Common side effects: nausea, vomiting, vision problems.
- Quinine/Quinidine: Effective for severe falciparum malaria; side effects include tinnitus, headache, and potential hypotension.
- Mefloquine: Effective for resistant strains but has serious side effects, including neuropsychiatric issues.
- Primaquine: Important for eradicating liver stages of P vivax and P ovale; potentially causing hemolysis.
- Atovaquone: Used for mild to moderate Pneumocystis pneumonia infections, and combination therapies for malaria.
- Halofantrine/Lumefantrine: Used against erythrocytic stages, but side effects and absorption issues need careful monitoring.
Inhibitors of Folate Synthesis
- Pyrimethamine: Inhibits folate metabolism in Plasmodium, often used in combination with other drugs.
- Fansidar: Combined regimen of sulfadoxine and pyrimethamine, affecting the folate pathway.
Antibiotics
- Some antibiotics target malaria parasites indirectly by interfering with bacterial-like organelles (apicoplasts).
- Examples include tetracycline, doxycycline, and clindamycin used in combination therapies.
Other Notes
- Spiramycin: Used for toxoplasmosis during pregnancy.
- WHO Recommendations: Guided by best-practice regimens for malaria treatment and prevention against different species to limit resistance development.
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