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Antimalarial Drugs

Antimalarials are antiprotozoal drugs that are primarily used to treat malaria. Certain antimalarials are useful in treating other conditions as well, including quinine for leg cramps and hydroxychloroquine for severe cases of rheumatoid arthritis.

For interactions involving a specific Antimalarian Drug, see the individual drug article. For interactions involving an Antimalarial Drug for which no separate article exists, talk to your doctor or chemist.

For interactions involving a specific antimalarial drug, refer to the medications listed below.

Chloroquine (Aralen®)
Halofantrine (Halfan®)
Hydroxychloroquine (Plaquenil®)
Mefloquine (Lariam®)
Primaquine
Pyrimethamine (Daraprim®)
Quinine Sulphate (Quinamm®)
Sulfadoxine and pyrimethamine (Fansidar®)

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