mefloquine
Britishnoun
Etymology
Origin of mefloquine
C20
Example Sentences
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In Southeast Asia, Africa, and South America, P. falciparum has developed resistance to the anti-malarial drugs chloroquine, mefloquine, and sulfadoxine-pyrimethamine.
From Textbooks ● Jun. 9, 2022
Prosecutors then were able to gain a ruling from the judge that prohibited mefloquine from being brought up during an August hearing that ended in Bales receiving the life sentence.
From Seattle Times ● Aug. 3, 2017
Lariam is the brand name for mefloquine, a once-a-week anti-malarial tablet licensed for sale in 42 countries worldwide.
From BBC ● May 11, 2016
Ten to 20 percent of his patients traveling to malaria-prone areas now receive a mefloquine prescription, he said.
From New York Times ● Jul. 29, 2013
When asked recently whether the military's continued use of mefloquine in combat conditions was advisable, considering the side effects, Roche said that "we cannot comment on the Army's choice for malaria prevention."
From Newsweek ● Sep. 17, 2010
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