Antimalarial Drugs: A Resident’s Guide

16/08/2025 22 min Episodio 23
Antimalarial Drugs: A Resident’s Guide

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Episode Synopsis

Dive into the world of antimalarial drugs with 88 Diagnoses! This episode unpacks everything from the UpToDate article on antimalarial drugs, covering mechanisms, resistance patterns, and toxicities. Learn how drugs like artemisinin derivatives, quinoline derivatives, and antifolates target the malaria parasite’s life cycle. With 3 snappy segments featuring catchy mnemonics, 4-5 ward-ready tips, relatable resident stories, and 3-4 ‘pause and think’ prompts, we wrap up with an interactive case study with a diagnostic twist. Each subtopic ends with “if you can’t remember everything, remember this” for quick recall. Listen now, apply a tip on rounds, and share your feedback to ace malaria management!

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