It comes as a solution for injection, to be administered by a healthcare provider into a large muscle.
Children-1.6mg/kg twice a day on day 1,followed by same dose once daily for 5 days.Max dose-9.6mg/kg A 3 day regime is also used alternatively.
Coartem
Dosage & When it is to be taken
Adult dose-80mg twice a day one day 1,followed by 80mg once a day for 4 days.Max dose-480mg.Children-1.6mg/kg twice a day on day 1,followed by same dose once daily for 5 days.Max dose-9.6mg/kg A 3 day regime is also used alternatively.
When it is not to be taken (Contraindications)
Contraindicated in patients with hypersensitivity.Drug Name : Artemether
This medication is a potent and quick acting antimalarial agent,used for treating chloroquine resistant falciparum malaria,including cerebral malaria.Trade Names/Brand Names of Artemether
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International :
Coartem
