Chloroquine

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Antimalarial
Active against intra-erythrocytic Plasmodium, by binding haematin in the parasite digestive vacuole
Retinal toxicity at 100 g total ingestion
- So if on weekly prophylaxis for 5 years, they should get twice-annual retinal screening
Risk of seizures, psychosis, and worsening psoriasis

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Antiparasitics