Arteether + Lumefantrine
Uses
Arteether and Lumefantrine are used in the treatment of malaria.
How it Works
How Arteether and Lumefantrine work Arteether and Lumefantrine is a combination of two antiparasitic medicines that treat malaria. These medicines work by increasing the levels of heme in the blood, a substance toxic to the malarial parasite. This action kills the parasite and prevents the infection from spreading.
Side Effects
Common side effects of Arteether and Lumefantrine include headache, loss of appetite, dizziness, weakness, muscle pain, and joint pain.
Expert Advice
- You have been prescribed Arteether + Lumefantrine for the treatment of acute uncomplicated malaria that is resistant to other antimalarial medications, such as chloroquine.
- Finish the prescribed course, even if you start to feel better. Stopping it early may result in the infection returning and becoming harder to treat.
- It should be taken with food or drinks rich in fat, such as milk.
- Possible side effects include fatigue and dizziness.
- Use caution while driving or engaging in activities that require concentration.
- If you vomit within 1 hour of taking the tablets, take another dose.
- Inform your doctor if you have kidney, liver, or heart disease.
- Tips to reduce the chance of being bitten by mosquitoes:
- Wear light-coloured and covered clothing when you are outside after sunset.
- Use insect repellent creams or sprays on parts of your body that are not covered by clothing.
- Spray to kill any mosquitoes that may have entered rooms despite screening.
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