primaquine and Coma
primaquine has been researched along with Coma in 1 studies
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)
primaquine : An N-substituted diamine that is pentane-1,4-diamine substituted by a 6-methoxyquinolin-8-yl group at the N(4) position. It is a drug used in the treatment of malaria and Pneumocystis pneumonia.
Coma: A profound state of unconsciousness associated with depressed cerebral activity from which the individual cannot be aroused. Coma generally occurs when there is dysfunction or injury involving both cerebral hemispheres or the brain stem RETICULAR FORMATION.
Research Excerpts
| Excerpt | Relevance | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| "At least four doses of quinine followed by a single dose of mefloquine or by a single dose of sulfadoxine-pyrimethamine are two highly effective regimens for chloroquine-resistant falciparum malaria." | 4.75 | The treatment of malaria. ( Hall, AP, 1976) |
Research
Studies (1)
| Timeframe | Studies, this research(%) | All Research% |
|---|---|---|
| pre-1990 | 1 (100.00) | 18.7374 |
| 1990's | 0 (0.00) | 18.2507 |
| 2000's | 0 (0.00) | 29.6817 |
| 2010's | 0 (0.00) | 24.3611 |
| 2020's | 0 (0.00) | 2.80 |
Authors
| Authors | Studies |
|---|---|
| Hall, AP | 1 |
Reviews
1 review available for primaquine and Coma
| Article | Year |
|---|---|
The treatment of malaria.
Topics: Anemia; Antimalarials; Blackwater Fever; Child; Child, Preschool; Chloroquine; Coma; Drug Combinatio | 1976 |