Definition of primaquine in English:
primaquine
noun ˈpriːməkwiːnˈprʌɪməkwiːnˈprē-
mass nounMedicine A synthetic compound derived from quinoline, used in the treatment of malaria.
Example sentencesExamples
- The authors also discuss the use of primaquine and other 8-aminoquinoline compounds that are being investigated for malarial prophylaxis in resistant areas.
- Several other drugs have been evaluated, including tetracycline, primaquine, sulfadiazine and pyrimethamine (Fansidar).
- Chemoprophylaxis may soon be advanced if Malarone, primaquine, or Tafenaquine (a new 8-aminoquinoline) become licensed for this indication.
- To prevent relapses, a course of primaquine may be given as terminal prophylaxis at the conclusion of the standard post-travel chemoprophylaxis regimen.
- Fifteen years ago, surveys done by the Ministry of Health found that most people on the island nation carry an enzyme that renders primaquine, a common anti-malarial drug, useless.
Origin
1940s: apparently from Latin prima (feminine of primus 'first') + quin(olin)e.