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Video Summary of Antimalarials

Antimalarials are a class of drugs used to treat or prevent malaria. Malaria is caused by parasites belonging to the plasmodium species, and can be deadly if not treated quickly. Antimalarial drugs work by killing these parasites that cause the disease. There are different types of antimalarials usually taken as pills or injections. Common brands include artemisinin, chloroquine, quinine sulfate, doxycycline, and quinine. Antimalarial drugs are effective at treating malaria, but they can have various side effects depending on the drug.