Mefloquine
Also known as WR-142490, GNF-Pf-5544, alpha-2-Piperidinyl-2,8-bis(trifluoromethyl)-4-quinolinemethanol, [(R*,S*)-2,8-bis(trifluoromethyl)quinolin-4-yl]-(2-piperidyl)methanol, Ro-215998, Lariam, Mefloquin, Mefloquina
Mefloquine, sold under the brand name Lariam among others, is a medication used to prevent or treat malaria. When used for prevention it is typically started before potential exposure and continued for several weeks after potential exposure. It can be used to treat mild or moderate malaria but is not recommended for severe malaria. It is taken by mouth.
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- Lariam, Mephaquin, Mefliam, others
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- Antimalarial
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