Actizo Information

Actizo is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. Secondary and off-label uses of Actizo have also been mentioned below.

Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Actizo. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.

Some other side effects of Actizo have been listed ahead. Normally, these side effects of Actizo are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.

It is also important to note that Actizo has a Moderate effect for pregnant women and Mild effect on lactating mothers. In addition, Actizo's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Actizo related warnings section.

Some other conditions that can be affected by Actizo are listed in the contraindications section below.

Besides this, Actizo may also have severe interaction with some medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.

You should also be aware that Actizo is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.

Actizo Benefits & Uses
Actizo Dosage & How to Take
Actizo Side Effects
Actizo Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of Actizo with Other Drugs
Actizo Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Actizo
Actizo Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Actizo Benefits & Uses

Actizo is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Malaria (Read More - Home Remedies for Malaria)

Actizo 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: 4 Tablet Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 3 days Special Instructions: strength 20 mg artemether and 120 mg lumefantrine per tablet,Initially 4 tablets as single dose, then 4 tablets after 8 hours
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Malaria Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 3 Tablet Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 3 days Special Instructions: strength 20 mg artemether and 120 mg lumefantrine per tablet, dose should be given on according to weight
Adult	Disease: Malaria Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 4 Tablet Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 3 days Special Instructions: strength 20 mg artemether and 120 mg lumefantrine per tablet,Initially 4 tablets as single dose, then 4 tablets after 8 hours
Geriatric	Disease: Malaria Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 4 Tablet Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 3 days Special Instructions: strength 20 mg artemether and 120 mg lumefantrine per tablet,Initially 4 tablets as single dose, then 4 tablets after 8 hours
Infant (1 month to 2 years)	Disease: Malaria Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 1 Tablet Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 3 days Special Instructions: strength 20 mg artemether and 120 mg lumefantrine per tablet, dose should be given to patients having weight more than 5 kg

Actizo Related Warnings

Is the use of Actizo safe for pregnant women?

Actizo may cause moderate side effects during pregnancy. If you feel its harmful effects, then stop taking this drug immediately, and do not take Actizo again without your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Actizo safe during breastfeeding?

Side effects of Actizo on breastfeeding women are very mild.
What is the effect of Actizo on the Kidneys?

Actizo may have mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Actizo on the Liver?

Actizo is rarely harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Actizo on the Heart?

Side effects of Actizo rarely affect the heart.

Severe Interaction of Actizo with Other Drugs

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

Severe

Moderate

Paracetamol,Chlorpheniramine,Dextromethorphan

Codeine

Actizo Contraindications

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

Heart Disease
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Calcium Deficiency
Potassium Deficiency
Diabetes
Heart Disease
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Diabetes
Calcium Deficiency
Potassium Deficiency

Frequently asked Questions about Actizo

Is this Actizo habit forming or addictive?

Forming a habit of Actizo has not been reported.

Actizo Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Actizo

Taking Actizo with food does not harm your health.
Interaction between Alcohol and Actizo

Taking Actizo with alcohol can have severely harmful effects on your health.

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience

References

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 829,830

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 832-834

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