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
Artemether
Uses
Arteether is used in the treatment of malaria
How it Works
Arteether works by producing radicals within the malarial parasite, which kills the parasite and thus stops the infection from spreading.
Common Side effects
Some of the potential side effects of Arteether include the symptoms below;
Decreased appetite,
Vomiting,
Abdominal pain,
Headache,
Cough