Artem15mg/90mg
Syrup
Gaco Pharmaceuticals(G.A Company Ltd)
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| Alcohol | CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Artem. Please consult your doctor. |
| Pregnancy | CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR Artem may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing b... View More |
| Breastfeeding | SAFE IF PRESCRIBED Artem is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby. |
| Driving | UNSAFE Artem may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur. |
| Kidney | CAUTION Artem should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Artem may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
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| Liver | CAUTION Artem should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of Artem may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
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Introduction
Artem is a combination medicine that is prescribed to treat malaria. It fights against the infection by preventing the growth of the parasites inside th... View More
Uses of Artem
- Malaria
Side effects of Artem
- Headache
- Loss of appetite
- Dizziness
- Weakness
- Joint pain
- Muscle pain
How to use Artem
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. Artem is to be taken with ... View More
How Artem works
Artem is a combination of two antiparasitic medicines: Artemether and Lumefantrine, which treats malaria. These medicines work by increasing the levels ... View More
- You have been prescribed Artem for the treatment of acute uncomplicated malaria that is resistant to other antimalarial medications such as chloroquine.... View More
- Tips to reduce the chance of being bitten by mosquitoes:
- Finish the prescribed course, even if you start to feel better. Stopping it early may make the infection come back and harder to treat.
- It should be taken with food or drinks rich in fat such as milk.
- It may cause fatigue and dizziness. Use caution while driving or doing anything that requires concentration.
- If you vomit within 1 hour of taking the tablets, take another dose.
- Inform your doctor if you have kidney, liver or heart disease.
Indication
Oral Adults (weighing 35 kg and above): Administer 24 tablets over 3 days; use a 3-day treatment schedule with total of 6 doses. Day 1: 4 tablets init... View More
Administration
Artemether causes QT prolongation in some patients. Thus concomitant use of erythromycin, terfenadine, procainamide, quinidine, disopyramide, amiodarone... View More
Adult Dose
Pregnancy and lactation. Avoid concomitant use of drugs known to prolong QT interval or monitor such patients. Lactation: not known if either compone... View More
Renal Dose
Artemether is a potent and rapidly acting blood schizontocide. Artemether and active metabolite (DHA): via endoperoxide. Lumefantrine: unknown; possi... View More
Contraindication
Oral Children (weighing 35 kg and above or more than 12 years of age): Administer 24 tablets over 3 days; use a 3-day treatment schedule with total of ... View More
Mode of Action
Should be taken with food.
Precaution
Acute uncomplicated malaria, Falciparum malaria
Pregnancy Category Note
>10% Abdominal pain (17%),Anorexia (40%),Arthralgia (34%),Asthenia (38%),Chills (23%),Dizziness (39%),Fatigue (17%),Headache (56%),Myalgia (32%),Nausea... View More
Interaction
Hypersensitivity.
The information provided herein is accurate, updated and complete as per the best practices of the Company. Please note that this information should not... View More