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Which one of these combination is used in Chloroquine resistance malaria?

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Q. 16 of Quiz-266 (Que-ID : 659)

Which one of these combination is used in Chloroquine resistance malaria?

  • Trimethoprim + pyrimethamine
  • Pyrimethamine + sulphadoxine
  • Mefloquine + Primaquine
  • None of the above

Ans → (b)Pyrimethamine + sulphadoxine

Explanation → Sulphadoxine + Pyrimethamine (Fansidar) is a combination antimalarial containing the sulphonamide antibiotic sulphadoxine and the anti-protozoal pyrimethamine.

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Which one of these combination is used in Chloroquine resistance malaria?

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