"Primaquine" is a descriptor in the National Library of Medicine's controlled vocabulary thesaurus,
MeSH (Medical Subject Headings). Descriptors are arranged in a hierarchical structure,
which enables searching at various levels of specificity.
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)
| Descriptor ID |
D011319
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| MeSH Number(s) |
D03.633.100.810.050.650
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Below are the most recent publications written about "Primaquine" by people in Profiles.
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A rare case of methotrexate and primaquine co-administration in a mantle cell lymphoma patient. J Clin Pharm Ther. 2019 Oct; 44(5):800-804.
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Primaquine sensitivity in Caucasians: hemolytic reactions induced by primaquine in G-6-PD deficient subjects. J Lab Clin Med. 1967 Jul; 70(1):80-93.