Mefloquine (Noun)
Meaning
An antimalarial drug (trade name Larium and Mephaquine) that is effective in cases that do not respond to chloroquine; said to produce harmful neuropsychiatric effects on some people.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The doctor prescribed mefloquine as an alternative to chloroquine to treat the severe case of malaria.
- Due to reported cases of adverse reactions, mefloquine has become a last resort in antimalarial treatment for some medical practitioners.
- Some travelers opt to take mefloquine before visiting high-risk areas, despite its potential for causing serious side effects.
- Studies have linked the use of mefloquine to neuropsychiatric issues, including anxiety, depression, and hallucinations.
- Mefloquine is effective against resistant strains of malaria, but its use is not recommended for people with a history of seizures.