Antimalarials are used to treat malaria and amoebiasis which is are diseases caused by parasites. Antimalarials work by inhibiting the growth of the parasites.
Antimalarials are used to prevent and treat malaria, an infection carried by some mosquitos. These medications work by killing the parasites that cause malaria or by preventing their growth in your body. Examples include atovaquone / proguanil (Malarone), chloroquine phosphate, and quinine (Qualaquin).
ATOVAQUONE; PROGUANIL prevents and treats malaria. It works by killing the parasite that causes malaria. It will not treat colds, the flu, or infections caused by bacteria or viruses.
PRIMAQUINE prevents and treats malaria. It works by killing the parasite that causes malaria. It will not treat colds, the flu, or infections caused by bacteria or viruses.
MEFLOQUINE prevents and treats malaria. It works by killing the parasite that causes malaria. It will not treat colds, the flu, or infections caused by bacteria or viruses.
QUININE treats malaria. It works by killing the parasite that causes malaria. It will not treat colds, the flu, or infections caused by bacteria or viruses.
Chloroquine phosphate (Aralen) is an expensive drug used to treat or prevent malaria infections. It is also used to treat amebiasis. It is more popular than comparable drugs. It is available in generic and brand versions. Generic chloroquine phosphate is covered by most Medicare and insurance plans, but some pharmacy coupons or cash prices may be lower.
TAFENOQUINE prevents malaria. It works by killing the parasite that causes malaria. It will not treat colds, the flu, or infections caused by bacteria or viruses.
ARTEMETHER; LUMEFANTRINE treats malaria. It works by killing the parasite that causes malaria. It will not treat colds, the flu, or infections caused by bacteria or viruses.
Arakoda (tafenoquine) is used to treat or prevent malaria infections. This drug is less popular than comparable drugs. There is currently no generic alternative for Arakoda.
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Sovuna is part of the Antimalarials class and treats Malaria. Antimalarials are used to treat malaria and amoebiasis which is are diseases caused by parasites. Antimalarials work by inhibiting the growth of the parasites. Sovuna is only available as a brand name drug.
Artesunate is part of the Antimalarials class and treats Malaria. Antimalarials are used to treat malaria and amoebiasis which is are diseases caused by parasites. Antimalarials work by inhibiting the growth of the parasites. Artesunate is only available as a brand name drug.
Disclaimer: Popularity is based on total prescriptions for the brand and generic versions of each drug, regardless of the condition being treated. Some drugs are prescribed for multiple conditions.
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