Piperaquine + Arterolane Benefits & Uses

Piperaquine + Arterolane is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Malaria (Read More - Home Remedies for Malaria)

Piperaquine + Arterolane Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Malaria Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 1 Tablet Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 3 days Special Instructions: strength 150 mg arterolane and 750 mg piperaquine
Adult	Disease: Malaria Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 1 Tablet Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 3 days Special Instructions: strength 150 mg arterolane and 750 mg piperaquine
Geriatric	Disease: Malaria Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 1 Tablet Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 3 days Special Instructions: strength 150 mg arterolane and 750 mg piperaquine

Piperaquine + Arterolane Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Piperaquine + Arterolane is used -

Mild

Nausea or vomiting
Weakness
Headache
Dizziness

Piperaquine + Arterolane Related Warnings

Is the use of Piperaquine + Arterolane safe for pregnant women?

Piperaquine + Arterolane may have some side effects during pregnancy. Pregnant women should discontinue the use of Piperaquine + Arterolane, and talk to their doctor, if they notice any discomfort.
Is the use of Piperaquine + Arterolane safe during breastfeeding?

Women who are breastfeeding can experience some moderate side effects of Piperaquine + Arterolane. Immediately discontinue Piperaquine + Arterolane if you observe any side effects. Contact your doctor, and restart using it only if your doctor considers it safe for you.
What is the effect of Piperaquine + Arterolane on the Kidneys?

No research work has been carried out till date on effects of Piperaquine + Arterolane on kidney. So it is not known whether taking Piperaquine + Arterolane will cause side effects on kidney or not.
What is the effect of Piperaquine + Arterolane on the Liver?

Piperaquine + Arterolane is rarely harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Piperaquine + Arterolane on the Heart?

Piperaquine + Arterolane may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.

Severe Interaction of Piperaquine + Arterolane with Other Drugs

Piperaquine + Arterolane should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Risperidone

Venlafaxine

Moderate

Ampicillin

Carbamazepine

Piperaquine + Arterolane Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Piperaquine + Arterolane unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Heart Disease
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Diabetes
Kidney Disease
Liver Disease
Allergy
Liver Disease
Heart Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Piperaquine + Arterolane

Is this Piperaquine + Arterolane habit forming or addictive?

Piperaquine + Arterolane does not cause addiction.

Piperaquine + Arterolane Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Piperaquine + Arterolane

Taking Piperaquine + Arterolane with food is safe.
Interaction between Alcohol and Piperaquine + Arterolane

No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Piperaquine + Arterolane with alcohol will be.