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Aminoquinolines

Medical Definition:	Quinolines substituted in any position by one or more amino groups.
Previously Indexed:	Quinolines (1968-1974)

Aminoquinolines Categories.

	Amodiaquine - A 4-aminoquinoquinoline compound with anti-inflammatory properties.
	Chloroquine - The prototypical antimalarial agent with a mechanism that is not well understood. It has also been used to treat rheumatoid arthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus, and in the systemic therapy of amebic liver abscesses.
	Primaquine - An aminoquinoline that is given by mouth to produce a radical cure and prevent relapse of vivax and ovale malarias following treatment with a blood schizontocide. It has also been used to prevent transmission of falciparum malaria by those returning to areas where there is a potential for re-introduction of malaria. Adverse effects include anemias and GI disturbances. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopia, 30th ed, p404)

Aminoquinolines Medical Definitions and Terms

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