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Posted On : 12 Dec 2007

Can we switch to intramuscular Arteether after giving intravenous Quinine for 2 or 3 days in Chloroquine resistant falciparum malaria?

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Answer Discussion :

indrajitkarande karande

instead we can give oral quinine once child accepts orally, as its absorption is almost similar to IV route

17 years ago

dr m lahiri

we should continue with quinine for atleast 7 days, followed by oral therapy

17 years ago

pediatriconcall

No there is no point in shifting from quinine to arthether unless the child is not tolerating quinine.

17 years ago

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