Chloroquine is an ______ medicine.

Anti-addiction

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Anti-malarial

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Anti-viral

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Anti-bacterial

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Solution

The correct option is B
Anti-malarial

Chloroquine is a medication used to prevent and to treat malaria in areas where malaria is known to be sensitive to its effects. Both adults and children should take one dose of chloroquine per week starting at least 1 week before travelling to the area where malaria transmission occurs.

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