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Artemether and Lumefantrine
Updated on : August - 2012
Latest prescription information about Artemether and Lumefantrine. Learn how to pronounce the drug’s name, its indications, dosage, how to take, when to take, when not to take, side effects, special precautions, its storage instructions and warnings if any when taken during pregnancy. Also listed are the International and Indian trade name(s) of the drug and its price list.
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Generic Name : Artemether and Lumefantrine
Pronunciation : ar-TEM-e-ther- LOO-me-FAN-treen
Therapeutic Classification : Anti- Malarials
ICD Code : Y41.2
♦ Safety Labeling Changes Approved By FDA
Trade Name(s): India- Abha-Lm, Adither Pl, Alither, Alither Forte, Anther, Arh-L, Arh-L Forte, Arlufe, Arsumet-L, Arte Plus, Artilum, Artivil Pl, Arumaria, A-Teem, Biofalcy-L, Coartrin, Combither, Duther, Epither , Falcimax P, Falcirid, Falcized-L, Falcydol, Go-Malra, Larither, Lphentin, Lumeart, Lumecap-A , Lumefal, Lumerax, Lumerax Syp, Lumether, Malatrit-E, Malither, Methicap, Nortee, Paluther, Rapither, R-Cure, Reonate-L, Rmther, Siothec-Lf, Sviz-Lf, Sviz-Lfd, Vixinate, Xeremal-Al, Zemal, Zemal Forte, Zemal Syr, Zensumet-L, Zuther. International- Coartem. Why it is prescribed (Indications) : This medication is an antimalarial agent, prescribed for malaria. When it is not to be taken (Contraindications): ♦It should not be co-administered with CYP3A4 inducers and patients with known hypersensitivity.
Dosage & When it is to be taken : Adult: PO- The recommended initial dose is 4 tablets as single dose, followed by 4 tablets after 8 hours, and then 4 tablets twice a day. How it should be taken : It comes as a tablet to take by mouth, with food. Warnings and Precautions : * Caution needed for patients with history of heart, liver or kidney disease, mental illness, electrolyte imbalance, any allergy, who are taking other medications, during pregnancy and breastfeeding. * Avoid concomitant use of drugs known to prolong QT interval. * It may cause dizziness, do not drive a car or operate machinery while taking this medication. * Do not eat grapefruit or drink grapefruit juice while taking this medication. Side Effects : Central Nervous System - Dizziness, fatigue, headache, trouble in sleeping, tiredness and weakness. Gastrointestinal - Diarrhea, loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting and stomach pain. Miscellaneous - Cough, joint and muscle pain and stiffness. * Avoid excess dosage. Storage Conditions : Store it at room temperature (25°C). |
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