Amodiaquine
Amodiaquine (pronounced: a-mo-di-a-quine) is a medication primarily used to treat malaria. It is often used in combination with artesunate as a second-line treatment when chloroquine is not effective.
Etymology
The term "Amodiaquine" is derived from the chemical structure of the drug, which is a 4-aminoquinoline compound. The prefix "amo-" is short for "amino", referring to the presence of an amino group in the chemical structure. The "-diaquine" part of the name is derived from "quinoline", a type of aromatic compound that is a key part of the drug's structure.
Usage
Amodiaquine is typically used in combination with other antimalarial drugs, such as artesunate, to treat malaria. This combination therapy is often used when first-line treatments, such as chloroquine, are not effective. Amodiaquine works by interfering with the growth of the malaria parasite in the red blood cells of the human body.
Related Terms
- Malaria: A disease caused by a plasmodium parasite, transmitted by the bite of infected mosquitoes.
- Artesunate: An antimalarial medication used in combination with amodiaquine.
- Chloroquine: An antimalarial medication, often used as a first-line treatment for malaria.
- Antimalarial medication: A class of pharmaceuticals used in the prevention and treatment of malaria.
Side Effects
Common side effects of amodiaquine include nausea, diarrhea, and mild stomach cramps. In rare cases, it can cause severe side effects such as liver problems, blood disorders, and serious skin reactions.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Amodiaquine
- Wikipedia's article - Amodiaquine
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