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4-aminoquinolines

4-Aminoquinolines are a class of antimalarial medicines primarily used to prevent and treat malaria caused by Plasmodium parasites. They work by interfering with the parasite's ability to detoxify haemoglobin breakdown products, resulting in the accumulation of toxic haem within the parasite. These medicines also possess anti-inflammatory and immunomodulatory properties. Chloroquine and hydroxychloroquine are the most commonly used examples of this drug class.