antimalarial drugs

Antimalarial drugs are medications used to prevent and treat malaria, a disease caused by parasites transmitted through mosquito bites. These drugs work by targeting the parasite at different stages of its life cycle within the human body, either killing the parasites or stopping their growth. Common antimalarials include chloroquine, artemisinin-based combination therapies, and others. They are essential for reducing the severity of illness, preventing transmission, and controlling outbreaks, especially in areas where malaria is common. Proper use of these medications, often in combination, helps protect individuals and communities from this potentially serious disease.