Which of the following antimalarial drugs can result in irreversible retinopathy if administered in prolonged high doses?
a. Quinine (Quinamm)
b. Chloroquine (Aralen)
c. Mefloquine (Lariam)
d. Primaquine phosphate
ANS: B
Chloroquine can result in irreversible retinopathy when used in prolonged high doses. Doses of the drug over 5 grams are usually fatal.
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