Title: Malaria Combination Therapies: Advantages and Shortcomings
Volume: 8
Issue: 3
Author(s): A. Martinelli, R. Moreira and P. V.L. Cravo
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Keywords:
Malaria, drug resistance, drug combination therapy, artemisinin, quinolines, antifolates
Abstract: Drug combination therapies have been devised to delay the development and spread of resistant malaria parasites. However, poor design often leads to ineffective combinations. Here, the properties of various drug combinations are reviewed in relationship to drug resistance and their pharmacokinetic compatibility.