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

Arteether acts by producing free radicals within the malarial parasite, which kills it.

Decreased appetite, Headache, Vomiting, Abdominal pain, Cough

• You may be monitored with blood test once a week during 4 weeks for the presence of malarial parasites.
• Do not drive or operate machinery as arteether may cause side effects such as dizziness or nausea.
• Do not stop the medication even if you feel better as infection may not be completely cured.
• Do not take arteether if you have ECG abnormalities.