Mefloquine

Mefloquine is an antimalarial medication used primarily to prevent and treat malaria, specifically for cases caused by P. falciparum and P. vivax. It works by attacking the parasites that cause malaria. Introduced in the 1970s, mefloquine was developed as a response to the emergence of chloroquine-resistant strains of malaria. However, it has also been associated with various side effects, including neuropsychiatric symptoms, which has led to some caution in its use.