Arteether (Rapither) is used for the treatment of severe falciparum malaria active against P. falciparum strains that are resistant to chloroquine, mefloquine, halofantrine, quinine, pyrimethamine, cycloguanil and amodiaquine.
Alpha/beta Arteether (Rapither) is also used for the treatment of uncomplicated falciparum malaria.
It is an ethyl ether derivative of artemisinin, which is a natural product of the Chinese medicinal plant Artemisia annua. It is used as a second line drug in severe cases of malaria.
There are two formulations of Arteether (Rapither) –
Alpha / beta artheether (of / Arteether (Rapither) ) was registered in India in 1997 for use in both children and adults with severe malaria.
Artemotil, previously known as beta Arteether (Rapither) was registered in Netherlands in 2000. There is a restriction on this drug for children lesser than 16 years due to a possible effect on the heart.
The information provided on this page is intended to serve as a comprehensive resource and should not be a substitute to professional medical advice. If you have concerns it is always best to speak with a healthcare professional.
Generic : Arteether
Price Updated on Apr 19, 2023
Alpha/beta Arteether (Rapither) is also used for the treatment of uncomplicated falciparum malaria.
It is an ethyl ether derivative of artemisinin, which is a natural product of the Chinese medicinal plant Artemisia annua. It is used as a second line drug in severe cases of malaria.
There are two formulations of Arteether (Rapither) –
Alpha / beta artheether (of / Arteether (Rapither) ) was registered in India in 1997 for use in both children and adults with severe malaria.
Artemotil, previously known as beta Arteether (Rapither) was registered in Netherlands in 2000. There is a restriction on this drug for children lesser than 16 years due to a possible effect on the heart.
The information provided on this page is intended to serve as a comprehensive resource and should not be a substitute to professional medical advice. If you have concerns it is always best to speak with a healthcare professional.
Rapither - Ipca Laboratories Ltd.
Rapither Injection
Generic : Arteether
₹
78
150mg/2ml
2ml
Substitute/Alternative Medication to Rapither
AB-AT (150mg) | AB-Ther (150mg) | ABA Injection (150mg/2mL) | ABC-9 (150mg) | Acter (150mg) | Alfabet (150mg/2mL) | Amix (500mg) | ARH (150mg/2mL) | ARH-JR (75mg) | Arte Plus AB (150mg/2mL)
When is Rapither prescribed?
It is prescribed for -