mefloquine

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An antimalarial drug C₁₇H₁₆F₆N₂O similar to quinine that consists of a fluorinated derivative of quinoline and is used in the form of its hydrochloride for the prevention and treatment of malaria.

Pronunciation

/ˈmɛf.lə.kwiːn/ /ˈmɛf.lək.wɪn/ En-us-mefloquine.ogg

Word forms

mefloquine

Etymology

From me(thyl) (“quinoline derivative”) + fl(uor)o- + -quine.

Synonyms

Lariam
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