Mefloquine
- BP-S-6-Medicinal Chemistry III
- Mar 28
- 1 min read
Chemical Structure / Formula
Formula: C17H16F6N2O
Structure: A quinoline derivative with fluorinated groups.
Mechanism of Action
Disrupts heme metabolism and damages the parasite's food vacuole.
Uses
Prophylaxis and treatment of chloroquine-resistant malaria.
Side Effects
Neuropsychiatric symptoms (nightmares, anxiety, hallucinations).
QT prolongation, GI distress.
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