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USED FOR:
Malaria

COMPOSITION:
Artemether (20mg) Lumefantrine (NA)

Therapeutic Uses:
anti malarials

Related Warnings
Alcohol

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.

WEIGH RISKS VS BENEFITS
Pregnancy
WEIGH RISKS VS BENEFITS

Plasmorid Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy.Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor.

Lactation

Plasmorid Tablet is probably safe to use during lactation. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent a significant risk to the baby.

Driving

Plasmorid Tablet may make you feel dizzy, sleepy, tired, or decrease alertness. If this happens, do not drive.

Kidney

Plasmorid Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Plasmorid Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.No dose adjustment is recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.

Liver

Plasmorid Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of Plasmorid Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.No dose adjustment is recommended in patients with severe liver disease.

Artemether   20mg

Uses of Artemether
Artemether is used in the treatment of malariaIt is not used to prevent malaria or to treat severe malaria (where it has affected the brain, lungs or kidneys).

How to use Artemether
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Plasmorid Tablet is to be taken with food.

How Plasmorid Tablet works
Artemether acts by producing free radicals within the malarial parasite, which kills it.

Side Effects:

Common Decreased appetite, Headache, Vomiting, Abdominal pain, Cough.

Expert advice for Artemether

Take artemether tablet with food or drink rich in fat such as milk.  
Crush or chew the tablet and swallow it with a glass of water in case of young children.
Do not drive or operate machinery after taking artemether because you may feel sleep.
Do not take artemether if you have severe type of malaria infection.
Do not take artemether if you are if you are in first 3 months of pregnancy or breast feeding.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. How effective is artemether?
Artemether is effective at prescribed dose for the particular disease condition as suggested by your doctor

Q. What is artemether lumefantrine/artemether injection used for?
It is used for treating uncomplicated malaria. Patients should follow the advice of the doctor regarding its use

Q. How does artemether lumefantrine work?
Artemether and lumefantrine together work by killing the malarial parasite called Plasmodium falciparum.

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