Proguanil is a prophylactic antimalarial drug, which works by stopping the malaria parasite, _Plasmodium falciparum_ and _Plasmodium vivax_, from reproducing once it is in the red blood cells. It does this by inhibiting the enzyme, dihydrofolate reductase, which is involved in the reproduction of the parasite.
Synonyms
Proguanil
Chloroguanide
Proguanilum
Chlorguanide
Proguanil hydrochloride
Proguanile
1-(p-Chlorophenyl)-5-isopropylbiguanide
Proguanilo
Brand Names
Malarone Pediatric
Paludrine Tab 100mg
Paludrine Tab 0.1gm
Teva-atovaquone Proguanil
Atovaquone Proguanil
Atovaquone and Proguanil Hydrochloride
Atovaquone and Proguanil Hydrochloride Tablets
Malarone
Atovaquone and Proguanil HCl
Atovaquone and Proguanil Hydrochloride Pediatric
Mylan-atovaquone/proguanil
Indication
For the causal prevention and suppression of malaria caused by susceptible strains of <i>P. falciparum</i> and other species of Plasmodium found in some geographical areas of the world.
Categories
Amidines
Anti-Infective Agents
Antimalarials
Antimetabolites
Antiparasitic Agents
Antiparasitic Products, Insecticides and Repellents
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