How do I find out what is the best drug to take against malaria?

Answer 1

Regional Malaria Information gives detailed information on the proper drugs to take for the area you are visiting and specific prevention tips. Many effective antimalarial drugs are available. Your health care provider and you will decide on the best drug for you based on your travel itinerary, medical history, age, drug allergies, pregnancy status, and other health factors. To allow sufficient time for the drugs to become effective and for a pharmacy to prepare any special doses of medicine (especially doses for children and infants), visit your health care provider 4-6 weeks before travel.

Answer 2

The following info may complete answer nr 2. When the colonial powers left their respective African colonies (in the sixties) the malaria had almost totally been eradicated by quinine therapy. The local new governments did absolutely nothing as far as water management was concerned, stagnant waterpools reappeared, excellent breeding grounds for the anopheles , and voila: malaria reappeared. However: this was a quinine resistent malaria so the world had a new problem. Luckily new drugs were discovered in cardiology: quinolone and quinoleine and lo and behold: they were also effective against malaria. The two I mention are generic names but I'm sure you will find the brands. You should start a preventive treatment about a week before you enter a contaminated area.

Answer 3

The best thing will be to consult a Doctor when some body suffers from fever(?Malaria). Because antimalarial drugs can produce side effects and complications. As far as the best drug against Malaria, it all depends what type of Malaria the patient suffers from. By far Chloroquine phosphate is the most common and best drug for uncomplicated Malaria.

Answer 4

CONSULT THE DOCTOR IN THE AREA HE WILL BE AWARE OF THE MALARIA STRAIN AND DRUG SENSITIVITY.

Answer 5

the best drug is quinine exacted from the bark of the chloroquinone tree

Answer 6

Ask your physician.