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Preferred term

Primaquine  

Type

  • mesh:Descriptor

Definition

  • An aminoquinoline that is given by mouth to produce a radical cure and prevent relapse of vivax and ovale malarias following treatment with a blood schizontocide. It has also been used to prevent transmission of falciparum malaria by those returning to areas where there is a potential for re-introduction of malaria. Adverse effects include anemias and GI disturbances. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopeia, 30th ed, p404)

Broader concept

Entry terms

  • 1,4-Pentanediamine, N4-(6-methoxy-8-quinolinyl)-
  • 63-45-6 (1:2 PO4)
  • 90-34-6 (Primaquine)
  • H0982HF78B
  • MVR3634GX1

Pharmacological Action(s)

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  • French

  • 1,4-Pentanediamine, N4-(6-methoxy-8-quinolinyl)-
  • 63-45-6 (1:2 PO4)
  • 90-34-6 (Primaquine)
  • H0982HF78B
  • MVR3634GX1

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JVR-BRV33RTJ-2

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