EACH 5 ML RECONST.ARTEMETHER….40MG, LUMEFANTRINE….240MG – Both adults and children can be treated for malaria using this drug. The two components of this medication are under the antimalarial drug class. In some circumstances, you might need to take an additional drug (such as primaquine) to eradicate the malaria parasites that reside in your liver. It may need both therapies to achieve a full recovery and prevent the infection from returning (relapse). Malaria prevention does not use this product.
Precautions
- This medical formulation has some inactive chemicals that can trigger allergic reactions or other issues. If you have any other allergies or if you are allergic to lumefantrine or artemether, talk to your pharmacist.
- A disease that affects the cardiac rhythm could be brought on by artemether/lumefantrine (QT prolongation). Sometimes, prolonged conditions of QT can cause you a fast/irregular heartbeat (rarely fatal) and other indications including severe dizziness and fainting that require immediate medical intervention.
- You could feel weak, weary, or woozy after taking this medication. You may feel more fatigued or woozy after consuming alcohol or marijuana (cannabis). During the time of medication, you should avoid operating machinery, driving, Consuming alcohol, or doing anything else that requires alertness.
- Be sure to disclose all of your product usages to your surgeon or dentist before the procedure (including prescription drugs, nonprescription drugs, and herbal products).
- This drug should only be taken during pregnancy with the advice of a doctor. This medicine may affect infants through breastfeeding. With your doctor, go over the advantages and hazards.
Side-Effects
This mixture can cause you some slight It's possible to experience headaches, vertigo, nausea, vomiting, weakness, loss of appetite, fatigue, fever, chills, soreness in the muscles and joints, coughing, and difficulty sleeping.
This formulation may rarely result in any serious allergic reaction. Tell your doctor or pharmacist right away if any of these side effects remain after quitting the medicine or if they get worse while taking it.