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primaquine (n)
synthetic antimalarial drug
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synthetic antimalarial drug
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Primaquine is an antimalarial medication used to treat and prevent malaria caused by Plasmodium vivax and Plasmodium ovale.
Doctors often prescribe primaquine in combination with other antimalarial drugs for effective treatment.
Primaquine is particularly effective in preventing relapses of malaria caused by certain strains of the parasite.
Adverse effects of primaquine may include nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain.