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SP + amodiaquine

London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine · Phase 3 active Small molecule

Sulfadoxine and pyrimethamine work by inhibiting dihydropteroate synthase and dihydrofolate reductase, respectively, disrupting folic acid synthesis in Plasmodium parasites.

Sulfadoxine and pyrimethamine work by inhibiting dihydropteroate synthase and dihydrofolate reductase, respectively, disrupting folic acid synthesis in Plasmodium parasites. Used for Uncomplicated malaria, Cerebral malaria.

At a glance

Generic nameSP + amodiaquine
SponsorLondon School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine
Drug classAntimalarial
TargetDihydropteroate synthase, Dihydrofolate reductase
ModalitySmall molecule
Therapeutic areaInfectious Diseases
PhasePhase 3

Mechanism of action

Sulfadoxine and pyrimethamine are antifolate drugs that target the folate biosynthesis pathway in Plasmodium parasites. By inhibiting dihydropteroate synthase and dihydrofolate reductase, they prevent the parasites from synthesizing folic acid, which is essential for their survival and replication. This leads to the death of the parasites and ultimately, the clearance of the infection.

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