Effect of the Anti-Malarial Drug Mefloquine on the Reproductive System of Plasmodium falciparum
Keywords:
Malaria, Mefloquine, Plasmodium falciparum, Reproduction System.Abstract
This study aims to determine the effect of Mefloquine on the Plasmodium falciparum reproductive system. This research includes Pubmed literature research, using the library research method where information sources are obtained through articles, e-books and e-journals. The results obtained were 3 Pudmed articles. From the studies that have been carried out, it was concluded that Mefloquine has a significant influence on the Plasmodium falciparum reproductive system, seen from the disappearance of parasitemia and cured disease, proving that Mefloquine can significantly influence the Plasmodium falciparum reproductive system. To make it more effective, it can also be combined with other drugs such as the AS-MQ-PQ combination (Artemisinin, Mefloquine and Primaquine) which shows faster results.
