Antimalarial drugs can be categorized into several classes based on their chemical structure and mode of action. The main types include:
Quinolines: These include chloroquine and mefloquine, which have been used extensively for decades. Artemisinin Derivatives: These include artemether and artesunate, often used in combination therapies. Antifolates: Such as sulfadoxine-pyrimethamine, which inhibit folate synthesis in the parasite. Antimicrobials: Such as doxycycline and clindamycin, often used as part of combination therapies.
