Qmetem
Generic Name
Artemether And Lumefantrine
Packs Price
- Plus Susp 15/90 mg(067122): 30 ml: 106.5:125.00
- Plus Susp 15/90 mg(067122): 60 ml: 191.25:225.00
- Plus Tab 80/480 mg(067515): 6: 361.5:425.00
- Tab 20/120 mg(050506): 2x8: 374.00:440.00
- Tab DS 40/240mg: 8: 289.00:340.00
Company
Bosch
Therapeutic Group
Anti-malarials
Indication Dosage
Artemether and Lumefantrine is a medication primarily indicated for the treatment of uncomplicated malaria in individuals of all ages. This combination therapy is particularly effective against Plasmodium falciparum malaria, the most common and potentially severe form of the disease. It is prescribed as a first-line treatment option in regions where malaria parasites have developed resistance to other antimalarial drugs. Artemether and Lumefantrine work synergistically to rapidly reduce the parasitic load in the bloodstream, alleviating symptoms and aiding in the complete clearance of the infection, thereby contributing to the recovery of the patient.
Treatment Of Acute Uncomplicated Falciparum Malaria, Treatment Of Chloroquine-Resistant Non-Falciparummalaria:
Adults:
- Cap/tab 20/120 Mg: 4 Tab As Single First Dose Followed By 4 Tabs After 8 hours of The 1st Dose, 4 Tab After 24 hours of The 1st Dose, And Then 48 hours after The 1st Dose. (Total Course Is 16 Tabs).
- Cap/tab 40/240 Mg: 2 Tab As Single First Dose Followed By 2 Tabs After 8 Hr Of The 1st Dose, 2 Tabs After 24 Hr Of The 1st Dose, And Then 48 Hr After The 1st Dose. (Total Course Is 8 Tabs).
- Cap/tab 80/480 Mg: 1 Tab As Single First Dose Followed By 1 Tab After 8 Hr Of The 1st Dose, 1 Tab After 24 Hr Of The 1st Dose And Then 48 Hr After The 1st Dose. (Total Course Is 4 Tabs).
Children:
- Cap/tab 20/120 Mg: 5-15 Kg Body Weight: Total Course Of 4 Tab: 1 Tab Initially Followed By 1 Tab After 8 Hr, After 24 Hr And After 48 Hr Of The 1st Dose; 15-25 Kg Body Weight: Total Course Is 8 Tab 2 Tab As A Single Dose Initially Followed By Dose Of 2 Tab After 8 Hr, After 24 Hr And After 48 Fir Of The 1st Dose; 25-35 Kg Body Weight: Total Course Of 12 Tab 3 Tabs As A Single Dose Initially Followed By Dose Of 3 Tabs After 8 Hr, After 24 Hr And After 48 Hr Of The 1st Dose.
- Susp: 5-15 Kg Body Wt: Total Course Of 80 Mg (artemether) & 480 Mg (lumefantrine): 20 Mg & 120 Mg Initially Followed By 20 Mg & 120 Mg After 8 Hr, After 24 Hr And After 48 Hr Of The 1st Dose. 15-25 Kg Body Wt: Total Course Of 160 Mg & 960 Mg: 40 Mg & 240 Mg As A Single Dose Initially Followed By Dose Of 40 Mg & 240 Mg After 8 Hr, After 24 Hr And After 48 Hr Of The 1st Dose. 25-35 Kg Body Wt: Total Course Of 240 Mg & 1440 Mg: 60 Mg & 360 Mg As A Single Dose Initially Followed By Dose Of 60 Mg & 360 Mg After 8 Hr, After 24 Hr And After 48 Hr Of The 1st Dose. ,
Content
- Cap /Tab 20 /120mg: Artemether 20mg, Lumefantrine 120mg.
- Cap /Tab 40 /240mg: Artemether 40mg, Lumefantrine 240mg.
- Cap /Tab 80mg /480mg: Artemether 80mg, Lumefantrine 480mg.
- Susp 15mg /90mg: Artemether 15mg, Lumefantrine 90mg.
Pregnancy
Avoid Unless Benefits Outweigh Risk
Stability
- Artemisinin Derivative
- Synthetic Racemic Fluorene Mixture
Contra Indications
- History Of Arrhythmias, Clinical Relevant Bradycardia, Congestive Heart Failure Accompanied By Reduced Ventricular Ejection Fraction; Family History Of Sudden Death Or Of Congenital Qt Interval Prolongation.
Precautions
- History Of Arrhythmias, Clinical Relevant Bradycardia, Congestive Heart Failure Accompanied By Reduced Ventricular Ejection Fraction; Family History Of Sudden Death Or Of Congenital Qt Interval Prolongation.
Lactation
Side Effects
- Abdominal Pain
- Ataxia
- anorexia
- Arthralgia
- Asthenia
- Cough
- Diarrhoea
- Muscle Weakness
- Dizziness
- Headache
- Myalgia
- Nausea
- Palpitation
- Paraesthesia
- Prolonged Qt Interval
- Pruritus
- Rash
- Sleep Disturbances
- Vomiting
