1. Plural of mefloquine; antimalarial drugs used to prevent and treat malaria, particularly in regions where the parasite is resistant to other medications.
Usage: medical/pharmaceutical term; typically used in plural form when referring to multiple doses or formulations

Examples

• Travelers to sub-Saharan Africa are often prescribed mefloquines as a preventive measure against malaria.
• The doctor recommended mefloquines for the research team heading to the Amazon region.
• Mefloquines should be taken with food and plenty of water to minimize side effects.
• Some patients experience neurological side effects from mefloquines, so medical supervision is important.
• The clinic stocks several brands of mefloquines for malaria prophylaxis.