Description
Malaria is an illness that influences many individuals around the world, notably in Africa. To treat this condition, there are various medications available, including the combination of Artemether 15mg + Lumefantrine 90mg. This drug combination is often used to treat Plasmodium falciparum malaria, which is most commonly found in Africa. Artemether is a derivative of Artemisinin, a substance derived from the herb Artemisia annua, or sweet wormwood.
Ingredients
Artemether, Lumefantrine
Drug Class
Antimalarial
Dosage
Tailoring Treatment for Optimal Health, Prescribed Medication Dosage is:
- Artemether dose • 1 x 15 mg tablet per day for adults, or 0.5 x 15 mg per day for children weighing less than 15 kg or 1 x 7.5 mg per day for children weighing less than 7 kg.
- Lumefantrine dose • 1 x 90 mg tablet per day for adults or 2 x 45 mg tablets per day for children weighing more than 30 kg or 3 x 30 mg tablets per day for children weighing less than 30 kg.
Drug Interactions
The drug interactions with artemether and lumefantrine include:
- CYP3A4 Substrates (e.g., statins) – Can increase levels of substrates.
- Anticonvulsants – Can reduce efficacy.
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