Artemether Medication Information
Learn everything you need to know about Artemether-pronunciation, uses, dosage guidelines, indications, and when to take or avoid it.
Get up-to-date information on side effects, precautions, warnings, and proper storage to ensure safe usage.
Explore Artemether brand names commonly used in India and internationally, along with detailed pricing information. Consult your healthcare provider for tailored medical advice.
Generic Name : Artemether Pronunciation : art-i-meth-uh ICD Code : Y41.2 Therapeutic Classification : Anti- MalarialsBrand Names or Trade Names of Artemether
India :
Gnate-L |
Falcimid |
Lumet (80mg/480mg) |
Falcizone (40mg/240mg/5mL) |
Reether 150 |
Falcibid (80mg/480mg) |
Lumecap A |
Rapither AB |
Pether (150mg) |
Arte Plus CD (80mg/480mg)
International :
Coartem
Why is Artemether Prescribed? (Indications)
This medication is a potent and quick acting antimalarial agent,used for treating chloroquine resistant falciparum malaria,including cerebral malaria.When should Artemether not be taken? (Contraindications)
Contraindicated in patients with hypersensitivity.What is the dosage of Artemether?
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.
How should Artemether be taken?
It comes as a solution for injection, to be administered by a healthcare provider into a large muscle.What are the warnings and precautions for Artemether?
•Caution should be exercised in patients with history of liver or kidney disease, heart problem, infection, mental illness, HIV, any allergy, who are taking other medications.• It may cause dizziness, do not drive a car or operate machinery while taking this medication.
