Tafenoquine

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Tafenoquine

Tafenoquine (pronunciation: ta-fen-o-kwin) is an antimalarial drug used for the prevention and treatment of malaria. It is a synthetic derivative of quinine, a naturally occurring substance used for centuries in the treatment of malaria.

Etymology

The name "Tafenoquine" is derived from its chemical structure, which is a 8-aminoquinoline compound. The "Tafeno" part of the name is an abbreviation of the chemical name, while "quine" is a common suffix for drugs in this class, such as chloroquine and primaquine.

Usage

Tafenoquine is used for the radical cure (prevention of relapse) of Plasmodium vivax malaria in patients aged 16 years and older. It is also used for the prophylaxis of malaria in adults for up to 6 months. Tafenoquine is taken orally, usually as a single dose.

Side Effects

Common side effects of Tafenoquine include headache, dizziness, and gastrointestinal problems such as nausea and vomiting. In rare cases, Tafenoquine can cause serious side effects such as hemolytic anemia in people with G6PD deficiency.

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