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Presently, there is a growing issue of malaria resistance to this particular drug in certain regions of Asia, particularly in Thailand and Cambodia.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>Mefloquine is a medication employed to prevent and treat malaria, especially in regions where the causative parasite has developed resistance to chloroquine. It&#8217;s a favored treatment option for falciparum malaria.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>Side effects of Mefloquine encompass nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. In rare instances, individuals might experience panic attacks, hallucinations, and psychosis. It&#8217;s advised against for those with a background of conditions like depression or epilepsy.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A medication formulated as an antimalarial agent, originally devised by the United States Army during the early 1980s. 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