Arteether + Lumefantrine Benefits & Uses

Arteether + Lumefantrine is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Malaria (Read More - Home Remedies for Malaria)

Arteether + Lumefantrine 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: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 4 Tablet Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 3 days Special Instructions: Dosage strength: Arteether (20 mg), Lumefantrine (120 mg)/Tablet, weight should be more than 35 kg
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Malaria Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 4 Tablet Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 3 days Special Instructions: Dosage strength: Arteether (20 mg), Lumefantrine (120 mg)/Tablet, weight should be more than 35 kg
Adult	Disease: Malaria Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 4 Tablet Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 3 days Special Instructions: Dosage strength: Arteether (20 mg), Lumefantrine (120 mg)/Tablet, weight should be more than 35 kg
Geriatric	Disease: Malaria Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 4 Tablet Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 3 days Special Instructions: Dosage strength: Arteether (20 mg), Lumefantrine (120 mg)/Tablet, weight should be more than 35 kg
Infant (1 month to 2 years)	Disease: Malaria Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 1 Tablet Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 3 days Special Instructions: Dosage strength: Arteether (20 mg), Lumefantrine (120 mg)/Tablet, weighing 5 to 14 kg

Arteether + Lumefantrine Side Effects

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

Severe

Chills
Diarrhoea

Mild

Headache
Nausea or vomiting
पेट दर्द
Cough
Fever (Read More - Home remedies for fever)
Weakness
Fatigue
Infection
Insomnia
Rhinitis
Vertigo
Tremor

Arteether + Lumefantrine Related Warnings

Is the use of Arteether + Lumefantrine safe for pregnant women?

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

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

Arteether + Lumefantrine has very mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Arteether + Lumefantrine on the Liver?

Arteether + Lumefantrine is rarely harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Arteether + Lumefantrine on the Heart?

Very few cases of side effects of Arteether + Lumefantrine on the heart have been reported.

Severe Interaction of Arteether + Lumefantrine with Other Drugs

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

Severe

Quetiapine

Sotalol

Amiodarone

Moderate

Flecainide

Astemizole

Imipramine

Mefloquine

Paracetamol,Chlorpheniramine,Dextromethorphan

Codeine

Arteether + Lumefantrine Contraindications

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

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

Frequently asked Questions about Arteether + Lumefantrine

Is this Arteether + Lumefantrine habit forming or addictive?

Forming a habit of Arteether + Lumefantrine has not been reported.

Arteether + Lumefantrine Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Arteether + Lumefantrine

You can take Arteether + Lumefantrine with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Arteether + Lumefantrine

Consuming Arteether + Lumefantrine with alcohol can have many serious effects on your body.

See all substitutes for Arteether + Lumefantrine

Leother XL Forte Tablet - ₹128
Calcyther LF Tablet - ₹162
Larimar Forte Tablet - ₹165
Quinther LF Tablet - ₹156
Falcinok Plus 80 Mg/480 Mg Tablet - ₹166
Quinther LF Kid Tablet - ₹66
Lumaria Tablet - ₹76
Arteether + Lumefantrine Tablet - ₹150

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 832-834

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