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
Chlorguanide
1-(p-Chlorophenyl)-5-isopropylbiguanide
Chloroguanide
Proguanilum
Proguanil hydrochloride
Proguanilo
Proguanile
Brand Names
Mylan-atovaquone/proguanil
Teva-atovaquone Proguanil
Atovaquone and Proguanil Hydrochloride Tablets
Atovaquone Proguanil
Malarone Pediatric
Atovaquone and Proguanil Hydrochloride Pediatric
Paludrine Tab 100mg
Paludrine Tab 0.1gm
Atovaquone and Proguanil HCl
Malarone
Atovaquone and Proguanil Hydrochloride
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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