Artemether and Lumefantrine Medication Information

Get detailed information on Artemether and Lumefantrine, including pronunciation, uses, dosage guidelines, indications, and instructions on how and when to take it and when to avoid it.

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Generic Name : Artemether and Lumefantrine

Pronunciation : ar-TEM-e-ther- LOO-me-FAN-treen

ICD Code : Y41.2 Therapeutic Classification : Anti- Malarials

Trade Names/Brand Names of Artemether and Lumefantrine

India :

Abha-Lm, Adither Pl, Alither, Alither Forte, Anther, Arh-L, Arh-L Forte, Arlufe, Arsumet-L, Arte Plus, Artilum, Artivil Pl, Arumaria, A-Teem, Biofalcy-L, Coartrin, Combither, Duther, Epither , Falcimax P, Falcirid, Falcized-L, Falcydol, Go-Malra, Larither, Lphentin, Lumeart, Lumecap-A , Lumefal, Lumerax, Lumerax Syp, Lumether, Malatrit-E, Malither, Methicap, Nortee, Paluther, Rapither, R-Cure, Reonate-L, Rmther, Siothec-Lf, Sviz-Lf, Sviz-Lfd, Vixinate, Xeremal-Al, Zemal, Zemal Forte, Zemal Syr, Zensumet-L, Zuther.

International :

Coartem

Why is Artemether and Lumefantrine Prescribed? (Indications)

This medication is an antimalarial agent, prescribed for malaria.

When should Artemether and Lumefantrine not be taken? (Contraindications)

♦It should not be co-administered with CYP3A4 inducers and patients with known hypersensitivity.

What is the dosage of Artemether and Lumefantrine?

Adult: PO- A 3-day treatment schedule with a total of 6 doses is recommended for adult patients with a bodyweight of 35 kg and above: Four tablets as a single initial dose, 4 tablets again after 8 hours and then 4 tablets twice daily (morning and evening) for the following two days (total course of 24 tablets). patients weighing less than 35 kg, should follow pediatric dosage.
Pediatric: Po- A 3-day treatment schedule with a total of 6 doses is recommended: 5 kg to less than 15 kg bodyweight: One tablet as an initial dose, 1 tablet again after 8 hours and then 1 tablet twice daily (morning and evening) for the following two days (total course of 6 tablets).
15 kg to less than 25 kg bodyweight: Two tablets as an initial dose, 2 tablets again after 8 hours and then 2 tablets twice daily (morning and evening) for the following two days (total course of 12 tablets).
25 kg to less than 35 kg bodyweight: Three tablets as an initial dose, 3 tablets again after 8 hours and then 3 tablets twice daily (morning and evening) for the following two days (total course of 18 tablets).
35 kg bodyweight and above: Four tablets as a single initial dose, 4 tablets again after 8 hours and then 4 tablets twice daily (morning and evening) for the following two days (total course of 24 tablets).

How should Artemether and Lumefantrine be taken?

It comes as a tablet and capsule to take by mouth, with food.

What are the warnings and precautions for Artemether and Lumefantrine?

• Caution needed for patients with history of heart, liver or kidney disease, mental illness, electrolyte imbalance, any allergy, who are taking other medications, during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

• Avoid concomitant use of drugs known to prolong QT interval.

• It may cause dizziness, do not drive a car or operate machinery while taking this medication.

• Do not eat grapefruit or drink grapefruit juice while taking this medication.

What are the side effects of Artemether and Lumefantrine?

Central Nervous System - Dizziness, fatigue, headache, trouble in sleeping, tiredness and weakness.
Gastrointestinal - Diarrhea, loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting and stomach pain.
Miscellaneous - Cough, joint and muscle pain and stiffness.