Malaria Approved Drugs
These are drugs that have been approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), meaning they have been determined to be safe and effective for use in Malaria.
Found 5 Approved Drugs for Malaria
Atovaquone
Brand Names
Mepron, Malarone
Atovaquone
Brand Names
Mepron, Malarone
Form: Tablet, Suspension
Method of administration: Oral
FDA approval date: February 28, 1995
Classification: Antimalarial
Atovaquone and proguanil hydrochloride tablets are an antimalarial indicated for: prophylaxis of Plasmodium falciparum malaria, including in areas where chloroquine resistance has been reported.
Mefloquine
Generic Name
Mefloquine
Mefloquine
Generic Name
Mefloquine
Form: Tablet
Method of administration: Oral
FDA approval date: January 06, 2004
Classification: Antimalarial
Treatment of Acute Malaria Infections Mefloquine is indicated for the treatment of mild to moderate acute malaria caused by mefloquine-susceptible strains of P. falciparum (both chloroquine-susceptible and resistant strains) or by Plasmodium vivax. There are insufficient clinical data to document the effect of mefloquine in malaria caused by P. ovale or P. malariae. Note: Patients with acute P. vivax malaria, treated with mefloquine, are at high risk of relapse because mefloquine does not eliminate exoerythrocytic (hepatic phase) parasites. To avoid relapse, after initial treatment of the acute infection with mefloquine, patients should subsequently be treated with an 8-aminoquinoline derivative (e.g., primaquine). Prevention of Malaria Mefloquine is indicated for the prophylaxis of P. falciparum and P. vivax malaria infections, including prophylaxis of chloroquine-resistant strains of P. falciparum.
Coartem
Generic Name
Lumefantrine
Coartem
Generic Name
Lumefantrine
Form: Tablet
Method of administration: Oral
FDA approval date: April 07, 2009
Classification: Antimalarial
Coartem Tablets are indicated for treatment of acute, uncomplicated malaria infections due to Plasmodium falciparum (P. falciparum) in patients 2 months of age and older with a bodyweight of 5 kg and above. Coartem Tablets have been shown to be effective in geographical regions where resistance to chloroquine has been reported [ see Clinical Studies (1.
Tafenoquine
Brand Names
Krintafel, Kodatef, Arakoda
Tafenoquine
Brand Names
Krintafel, Kodatef, Arakoda
Form: Tablet
Method of administration: Oral
FDA approval date: August 20, 2018
ARAKODA is indicated for the prophylaxis of malaria in patients aged 18 years and older. ARAKODA is an antimalarial indicated for the prophylaxis of malaria in patients aged 18 years and older. ( 1 )
Hydroxychloroquine
Brand Names
Plaquenil, Sovuna
Hydroxychloroquine
Brand Names
Plaquenil, Sovuna
Form: Tablet
Method of administration: Oral
FDA approval date: January 03, 2008
Classification: Antimalarial
Hydroxychloroquine sulfate tablets is an antimalarial and antirheumatic indicated for the: Treatment of uncomplicated malaria due to Plasmodium falciparum, Plasmodium malariae, Plasmodium ovale, and Plasmodium vivax in adult and pediatric patients.
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