Rational Risk-Benefit Decision-Making in the Setting of Military Mefloquine Policy
Author
Source
Journal of Parasitology Research
Issue
Vol. 2015, Issue 2015 (31 Dec. 2015), pp.1-8, 8 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2015-10-22
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
8
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Mefloquine is an antimalarial drug that has been commonly used in military settings since its development by the US military in the late 1980s.
Owing to the drug’s neuropsychiatric contraindications and its high rate of inducing neuropsychiatric symptoms, which are contraindications to the drug’s continued use, the routine prescribing of mefloquine in military settings may be problematic.
Due to these considerations and to recent concerns of chronic and potentially permanent psychiatric and neurological sequelae arising from drug toxicity, military prescribing of mefloquine has recently decreased.
In settings where mefloquine remains available, policies governing prescribing should reflect risk-benefit decision-making informed by the drug’s perceived benefits and by consideration both of the risks identified in the drug’s labeling and of specific military risks associated with its use.
In this review, these risks are identified and recommendations are made for the rational prescribing of the drug in light of current evidence.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Nevin, Remington L.. 2015. Rational Risk-Benefit Decision-Making in the Setting of Military Mefloquine Policy. Journal of Parasitology Research،Vol. 2015, no. 2015, pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1069959
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Nevin, Remington L.. Rational Risk-Benefit Decision-Making in the Setting of Military Mefloquine Policy. Journal of Parasitology Research No. 2015 (2015), pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1069959
American Medical Association (AMA)
Nevin, Remington L.. Rational Risk-Benefit Decision-Making in the Setting of Military Mefloquine Policy. Journal of Parasitology Research. 2015. Vol. 2015, no. 2015, pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1069959
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1069959