Primaquine

Introduction: Primaquine

Description of Primaquine

Primaquine: synthetic antimalarial drug.
Source: WordNet 2.1

Primaquine: A synthetic, 8-aminoquinoline derivative with antimalarial properties. Although its mechanism of action is unclear, primaquine bind to and alter the properties of protozoal DNA. This agent eliminates tissue (exo-erythrocytic) malarial infection, preventing the development of the erythrocytic forms of the parasite which are responsible for relapses in Plasmodium vivax and ovale malaria. Primaquine is active against late hepatic stages (hypnozoites, schizonts). (NCI04)
Source: Diseases Database

Primaquine: aminoquinolone compound used as an antimalarial against the extraerythrocytic forms of Plasmodium vivax and P ovale and the gametocytes of P falciparum.
Source: CRISP

Primaquine: An aminoquinoline that is given by mouth to produce a radical cure and prevent relapse of vivax and ovale malarias following treatment with a blood schizontocide. It has also been used to prevent transmission of falciparum malaria by those returning to areas where there is a potential for re-introduction of malaria. Adverse effects include anemias and GI disturbances. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopeia, 30th ed, p404).
Source: MeSH 2007

Primaquine: Related Topics

These medical condition or symptom topics may be relevant to medical information for Primaquine:

• Synthetic
• Antimalarial
• Drug
• Drug symptoms (36 causes)

Terms associated with Primaquine:

Broader terms for Primaquine

• Aminoquinolines

Source - MeSH 2007

• antimalarial agent
• quinoline

Source - CRISP

• antimalarial
• antimalarial drug

Source - WordNet 2.1

Hierarchical classifications of Primaquine

The following list attempts to classify Primaquine into categories where each line is subset of the next.

WordNet 2.1

• antimalarial,antimalarial drug
• antiprotozoal,antiprotozoal drug
• medicament,medication,medicinal drug,medicine
• drug
• agent
• causal agency,causal agent,cause
• entity

Source: WordNet 2.1

MeSH 2007 Hierarchy:

• Heterocyclic Compounds
  • Heterocyclic Compounds, 2-Ring
    • Quinolines
      • Aminoquinolines
        • Primaquine

External links related to: Primaquine

• MedDet
• RxMed: Pharmaceutical Information - PRIMAQUINE
• Primaquine phosphate (PIM 434)
• MDAdvice.com - Health Library - Prescription & Non-Prescription Drugs - PRIMAQUINE

Source: Diseases Database

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