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Anti malaria prevention drug
Can we take one of these for anti malaria
-Atovaquone/Proguanil (Malarone)
- Doxycycline
- Mefloquine
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Anti-malaria prophylaxis involves taking measures, and awareness/monitoring to prevent malaria infection, especially for travelers to or residents of malaria-endemic areas.
Consult a healthcare professional to determine the best prophylaxis strategy for your specific situation.
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Can help you with the next course of action and treatment plan. Would like to discuss in details. Kindly consult via whatsapp on nine zero two nine six zero zero four seven zero.
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It depends whether you are travelling to endemic area and if yes which area.
Based on the region of travel, the malaria species present, drug resistance patterns, and your health status it will be decided.
For detailed evaluation of your case/further queries /guidance/management plan,whatsapp nine three seven zero two eight four three seven six or connect via Practo.
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Please ask the question as if you are a patient. You are asking this like a "Multiple Choice Question" in a
NEET examination.
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Connect please
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Anti malaria drugs are taken for prophylaxis in endemic areas only.
Seek professional guidance for this.
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Prophylaxis for malaria depends on the area you are travelling to whether the malaria is endemic or not in that location.
Yes any of the above drug can be used but duration and drug depends on the general condition of the patient,endemic location.
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Health Tips
Use prophylactic drugs,mosquito repellents and general precautions.
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Dr. Gaurav Jaiswal
General Physician
6 yrs exp
Jhansi
Do connect and consult
Will help you
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Dr. Anubha Singh
General Physician
4 yrs exp
Jhansi
If you require assistance or have any health concerns, feel free to reach out for a consultation. Your well-being is my priority, and i'm here to support you on your health journey.
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Dr. Aditya Prasad Padhy
Urologist
13 yrs exp
Bhubaneswar
Connect with a call for details discussion regarding the disease and its management
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Dr. Bijli Nanda
General Practitioner
7 yrs exp
Noida
Not advised routinely unless you are visiting an endemic zone
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Dr. Ravi Kumar Nadella
General Physician
18 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Doxycycline
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Dr. Ashita Kuruvilla
General Practitioner
8 yrs exp
Kolkata
Please consult for further evaluation
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Dr. Anuj Mothsra
General Physician
6 yrs exp
Jhunjhunu
Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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Dr. Sachin Bhiwaji Sanap
General Practitioner
7 yrs exp
Hingoli
Yes
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Dr. Raj Mahendra Singh
General Physician
30 yrs exp
Delhi
Better take physical consultation.
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Dr. Manoj Kumar
General Physician
10 yrs exp
Dehradun
Need few more details
Kindly consult
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Dr. Zaheer Ahmad
General Physician
10 yrs exp
Bareilly
Yes u can.
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Dr. Chaithra H
General Physician
5 yrs exp
Bangalore
You can use.
Atoquone - proguanil.
No issues.
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Dr. Vinod Kumar Verma
General Physician
9 yrs exp
Gurgaon
According to your query and sign and know about the disease and cause and it's best Treatment as you have mentioned as above .
Please take consultation for better evaluation and best Treatment as it need complete history of patient as personal and family history.
Please follow any medicine or advise after consultation only from a good doctor.
Please follow good life style as
• take plenty of fluid and
• take less spicy and fatty foods and
• take home made food only and
do exercise regularly with yoga and meditation and
please keep positive attitude to fight any disease and any problem of your life
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Dr. Aishwarya Avhad
General Physician
2 yrs exp
Nashik
Please consult family doctor or nearby doctor before taking any medications
Please connect for further information
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