Tafenoquine

Edina Avdic, Pharm.D.
Pediatric Dosing Author: Bethany Sharpless Chalk, Pharm.D., BCPPS
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INDICATIONS

FDA

  • Two different brand names were FDA approved in 2018
    • Krintafel™- radical cure (prevention of relapse) of Plasmodium vivax malaria in patients ≥16 years old who are receiving appropriate antimalarial therapy for acute P. vivax infection.
      • Please note that tafenoquine is NOT indicated for the treatment of acute P. vivax malaria.
    • Arakoda™-prophylaxis of malaria in patients ≥18 years of age

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INDICATIONS

FDA

  • Two different brand names were FDA approved in 2018
    • Krintafel™- radical cure (prevention of relapse) of Plasmodium vivax malaria in patients ≥16 years old who are receiving appropriate antimalarial therapy for acute P. vivax infection.
      • Please note that tafenoquine is NOT indicated for the treatment of acute P. vivax malaria.
    • Arakoda™-prophylaxis of malaria in patients ≥18 years of age

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