Mefloquine
Uses
Mefloquine is used in the treatment of malaria.
How it Works
Mefloquine is a weak base that reaches high concentration within the malarial parasite in the red blood cells and causes accumulation of toxic heme pigment, which kills the malarial parasite.
Common Side effects
Some of the potential side effects of Mefloquine can include the symptoms below;
Abdominal pain,
Abnormal dreams,
Altered heart rate,
Insomnia,
Itching, Loss of appetite,
Muscle pain,
Nausea,
Anxiety,
Chills,
Depression,
Diarrhoea,
Fever,
Headache,
Rash,
Ringing in ear,
Vertigo,
Visual impairment,
Vomiting,
Fatigue
Artesunate
Uses
Artesunate is used in the treatment of malaria
How it Works
Artesunate works by producing radicals within the malarial parasite, which kills the parasite and stops the infection from spreading.
Common Side effects
Some of the potential side effects of Artesunate include the symptoms below;
Headache,
Vomiting,
Abdominal pain,
Decreased appetite,
Cough