Treatment of acute uncomplicated falciparum malaria with a short course of artesunate followed by mefloquine.
Southeast Asian J Trop Med Public Health
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1993 Jun; 24(2): 230-4
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in English
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ABSTRACT
The clinical results of this study indicate that a half-dose regimen of artesunate followed by mefloquine produces an acceptable cure rate when compared to other commonly available drugs for treating acute uncomplicated falciparum malaria in Thailand. The 90% cure rate was comparable to the results with either a full dose of artesunate (600 mg over 5 days) or mefloquine (25 mg/kg in divided doses six hours apart) as well as the combination of quinine-tetracycline administered for seven days. This abbreviated regimen, however was less effective than the full dose regimen of both drugs previously reported.
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Main subject:
Sesquiterpenes
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Drug Resistance
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Drug Administration Schedule
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Mefloquine
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Acute Disease
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Adolescent
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Malaria, Falciparum
Language:
English
Journal:
Southeast Asian J Trop Med Public Health
Year:
1993
Type:
Article
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