Artemether/ Lumefantrine

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Artemether/ Lumefantrine is an anti malarial medication which interferes with the growth of the malarial parasite by blocking the production of b-hematin and also acting on the malarial parasites in the blood. Artemether/ Lumefantrine

US Brand Name

Artemether/ Lumefantrine, Coartem, Riamet, Falcynate-LF

Generic Name

Artemether/ Lumefantrine

Other Brand Name

Rezatrin Forte, Lumet, Lumiart, Artimer

Packing

Manufacturer

Cipla, Shreya Life Sciences, Univentis Medicare

Form

Tablets

Strength

Artemether 80 mg / Lumefantrine 480 mg

Country

India

Artemether 80 mg / Lumefantrine 480 mg 6 tablets USD $8.90

Artemether

Uses

Artemether is used in the treatment or prevention of malaria

How it Works

Artemether works by interfering with the growth of parasites in the red blood cells of the human body. Artemether works by producing free radicals within the malarial parasite, which then kills it.

Common Side effects

Some of the potential side effects of Artemether can include the symptoms below;

Decreased appetite,
Vomiting,
Abdominal pain,
Headache,
Cough

Lumefantrine

Uses

Lumefantrine is used in the treatment of malaria.

How it Works

Lumefantrine is known as a weak base which reaches its highest concentration within the malarial parasite itself and causes accumulation of the toxic heme pigment, which kills the malarial cells ans stopping the infection.

Common Side effects

Some of the potential side effects of Lumefantrine can include the symptoms below;

Headache,
Dizziness,
Anorexia,
Chills,
Difficulty in swalloing,
Shortness of breath,
Facial swelling,
Lip swelling,
Fainting,
Fever,
Insomnia,
Loss of appetite,
Asthenia,
Pyrexia
Nausea,
Skin rash,
Allergic reaction,
Altered heart rate,
Difficulty in speaking,
Muscle pain,
Joint pain,
Sore tongue,
Vomiting,
Weakness,
Fatigue