Artisure Information

Artisure is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet. Other than this, Artisure has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.

The right dosage of Artisure depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.

Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Artisure as well, which are listed below. Usually, these side effects of Artisure go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.

It is also important to note that Artisure has a Moderate effect for pregnant women and Mild effect on lactating mothers. It is important to know if Artisure has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Artisure related warnings section.

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

Additionally, Artisure may also adversely react with other medicines. See below for a complete list.

In addition to the above precautions for Artisure, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.

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

Artisure Benefits & Uses

Artisure is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Malaria (Read More - Home Remedies for Malaria)

Artisure 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

Artisure Related Warnings

Is the use of Artisure safe for pregnant women?

Artisure can cause unwanted side effects in pregnant women. If you experience any side effects, stop taking Artisure right away. Take your doctor's advice before taking it again.
Is the use of Artisure safe during breastfeeding?

Artisure may have very limited harmful effects for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Artisure on the Kidneys?

Artisure rarely harms the kidneys.
What is the effect of Artisure on the Liver?

Artisure has very mild side effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Artisure on the Heart?

Artisure is rarely harmful for the heart.

Severe Interaction of Artisure with Other Drugs

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

Severe

Moderate

Paracetamol,Chlorpheniramine,Dextromethorphan

Codeine

Artisure Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Artisure 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 Artisure

Is this Artisure habit forming or addictive?

No, you will not get addicted to Artisure.

Artisure Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Artisure

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

Consuming Artisure with alcohol can have many serious effects on your body.

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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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