Training Manual for Preventive Malaria - Ministry of Health

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TREATMENT OF UNCOMPLICATED MALARIA 11. If the woman does not have any of the danger symptoms/signs listed under 4 and 5 above, diagnose uncomplicated malaria and treat as follows: • Prescribe Quinine 10mg/kg body weight 8 hourly for 7 days OR • Tab. Artesunate 600mg Tab. Amodiaquine 200mg as appropriate 12. Instruct her on how to take additional drugs that are prescribed: • Paracetamol two tablets every 6 hours until the temperature returns to normal • Inform her about taking three SP tablets on her next visit 13. Educate her on: • How mosquitoes transmit malaria • The effects of malaria on pregnancy (on mother and baby) • The benefits of using insecticide-treated nets and wearing protective clothing • Eliminating sources of stagnant water where she lives • The importance of taking the drug as prescribed • Explain about possible side effects of the specific medication; Quinine: - Tinnitus – Skin rashes – Stomach upsets – Low blood sugar – Dizziness Amodiaquine: - Nausea - Abdominal pains - Diarrhoea Artesunate: - Headache - Nausea - Abdominal pains - Occasional diarrhoea 14. Advise the woman to come back to the facility if she does not feel better within 48 hours or anytime symptoms become worse and/or she has signs of complicated malaria. 15. Record relevant information and medications given in woman’s Maternal Health Record Book. REFERRAL OF COMPLICATED MALARIA 48
16. If she has any of the danger symptoms/signs listed under 4 and 5 (above) diagnose complicated malaria and: • Give first dose of oral Quinine (10mg/kg. body weight), if she has not yet taken any medication • Give first dose of paracetamol (if she can swallow tablets) • Write a referral note • Arrange transportation 17. Refer immediately. 18. Record all relevant information in woman’s Maternal Health Record Book. 49
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