Quinacrine (Noun)
Meaning
A drug (trade name Atabrine) used to treat certain worm infestations and once used to treat malaria.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The use of quinacrine has largely been replaced by safer alternatives in treating malaria due to its toxicity and potential side effects.
- Historically, quinacrine was administered as an antimalarial agent to prevent malaria during World War II, but it proved ineffective.
- Researchers tested quinacrine's efficacy against the whipworm and other worm infestations with successful results.
- After careful evaluation of treatment options, doctors chose to use quinacrine in a few rare cases where it seemed most beneficial for worm infestations.
- When administering quinacrine for a certain worm infestation, strict medical supervision and dosing instructions are necessary to prevent toxicity.