| Literature DB >> 12968793 |
S J Fuller1, S Naraqi, G Gilessi.
Abstract
Mefloquine is an important antimalarial drug for treatment and prophylaxis of chloroquine-resistant malaria. Its use has been associated with neuropsychiatric side-effects. We report a case of paranoid psychosis associated with mefloquine occurring in a remote part of Papua New Guinea. Adverse reactions and contraindications are discussed. This case underlines the importance of awareness of neuropsychiatric side-effects with mefloquine use and of taking a careful psychiatric history before prescribing mefloquine.Entities:
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Year: 2002 PMID： 12968793
Source DB: PubMed Journal: P N G Med J ISSN： 0031-1480