What anti malaria drugs should I take while pregnant ?I did malaria parasite text and was confirmed I have malaria parasite +. Pls what anti malaria drug can I use because am 13 weeks pregnant.
Dr. Dara Abiodun

Medical Doctor

For Malaria Treatment in pregnancy. 1.If your pregnancy is less than 13 weeks (ie within the first trimester) and you've been diagnosed to have malaria, your doctor will prescribe Tab chloroquine 4-4-2 to be taken alongside Tab Piriton to prevent body itching. 2.If your pregnancy is more than 13 weeks and you've been diagnosed to have malaria, your doctor will prescribe Tab Lonart D/s for you. Reason is because tab Lonart is not safe in the first trimester (ie first 13 weeks of pregnancy) as it will adversely affect the developing baby but it's safe afterwards.
Please don't self medicate
Have you started your antenatal care?