Clinical evaluation of halofantrine in acute malaria
Bhattacharyya, P.C.; Kakati, S.; Sarma, P.C.; Saikia, P.K.
Journal of the Association of Physicians of India 41(8): 505-506
1993
ISSN/ISBN: 0004-5772 PMID: 8294354 Document Number: 409176
Fifty patients suffering from acute malaria were treated with 'Halofantrine Hydrochloride'. They were observed for 4 weeks. Clinical, haematological and biochemical parameters were assessed for evaluation of halofantrine in acute malaria, with special reference to its effectiveness, tolerability and side effects.
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