Artesunate-Mefloquine

Analysis of gene mutation and amplification were performed by nested real-time polymerase chain reaction and SYBR Green I real-time polymerase chain reaction, respectively.

The speed at which ASAQ Winthrop was adopted in the field shows that this drug fits the needs of patients and health authorities.

DHA/PQP was a highly efficacious drug for P. falciparum malaria in areas where multidrug parasites are prevalent. The DHA/PQP combination can play an important role in the first-line treatment of uncomplicated falciparum malaria.

Pediatric drug formulations of artemisinin combination therapies are urgently needed for improving the treatment of children suffering from uncomplicated malaria. The aim of this clinical trial was to evaluate the efficacy, safety and tolerability of a novel pediatric fixed-dose granule formulation of artesunate-mefloquine and a new co-blister tablet formulation.

The authors discuss the compliance associated with a three-day AS-MQ regimen following a recent change in the treatment guidelines for uncomplicated falciparum malaria in Thailand. The patient data are supported by whole blood/plasma drug levels. In malaria treatment compliance remains a major factor determining effectiveness.

Both regimens were well tolerated. AMQ clears parasitemia and reduces gametocyte carriage more rapidly and causes lesser fall in hematocrit than MQ, but both regimens are effective treatment of uncomplicated P. falciparum malaria in Nigerian children.