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  • Mefloquine

    Drug
    08/10/04, Healthwise

    Mefloquine is not 100% effective for the prevention of malaria. Protective clothing, insect repellents, and bednets are important components of malaria prophylaxis. Seek medical attention for any illness with fever that occurs after return from a mal

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  • Primaquine

    Drug
    02/13/04, Healthwise

    Notify your doctor if your urine turns dark.

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  • Pyrimethamine

    Drug
    02/13/04, Healthwise

    Pyrimethamine is an antiparasitic drug. It prevents the growth and reproduction of parasites.

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  • Quinine

    Drug
    12/14/06, Healthwise

    The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has banned the sale of all non-approved brands of quinine because of the risk of serious side effects or death. As of December 2006, Qualaquin is the only brand of quinine that is approved by the FDA.

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  • Rimantadine

    Drug
    12/03/07, Healthwise

    Before taking rimantadine, tell your doctor if you are allergic to any drugs, or if you have a seizure disorder, kidney disease, or liver disease.

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  • Meningitis - Medications

    Article
    12/24/08, Healthwise

    Medicines used to treat meningitis are for:

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  • Acetic acid and aluminum acetate otic

    Drug
    02/13/04, Healthwise

    Notify your doctor if the condition does not improve or appears to worsen.

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  • Ranitidine bismuth citrate

    Drug
    02/22/07, Healthwise

    Ranitidine bismuth citrate was withdrawn from the U.S. market in 1998.

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  • Antibiotics for bacterial meningitis

    Article
    12/24/08, Healthwise

    Antibiotics kill bacteria.

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  • Penciclovir topical

    Drug
    02/13/04, Healthwise

    For best results, treatment with penciclovir topical should begin as soon as possible after symptoms appear.

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