Artesunate/mefloquine
Artesunate/Mefloquine
Artesunate/Mefloquine (pronunciation: ar-te-SUN-ate/mef-LO-kwin) is a combination antimalarial drug used for the treatment of malaria, a disease caused by parasites that enter the body through the bite of a mosquito.
Etymology
The term "Artesunate" is derived from its parent compound artemisinin, which is a natural product of the Chinese plant Artemisia annua, also known as sweet wormwood. "Mefloquine" is a synthetic compound developed by the United States Army in the 1970s.
Usage
Artesunate/Mefloquine is used to treat malaria in individuals where the disease has not responded to other antimalarial drugs. It is also used in areas where malaria is resistant to other drugs. The combination of these two drugs is believed to enhance the efficacy of treatment and delay the development of resistance.
Related Terms
- Artemisinin: A natural product from the Chinese plant Artemisia annua and the parent compound of artesunate.
- Antimalarial drug: A type of medication used to prevent and treat malaria.
- Malaria: A disease caused by a plasmodium parasite, transmitted by the bite of infected mosquitoes.
- Parasite: An organism that lives in or on an organism of another species and benefits by deriving nutrients at the other's expense.
- Mosquito: A small flying insect that is a carrier for certain diseases, such as malaria.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Artesunate/mefloquine
- Wikipedia's article - Artesunate/mefloquine
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