Vocabulary Entry

primaquine

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noun

Primaquine is a medication used to prevent and treat malaria, particularly those caused by Plasmodium vivax.

Example Sentences

"The doctor prescribed primaquine to ensure I do not have a relapse of malaria."

"Primaquine is often administered after a patient completes treatment with chloroquine."

"Due to its effectiveness, primaquine is a critical drug in malaria eradication efforts."