Arteether + Lumefantrine

Written By Dr. Saleh Rifai

Reviewed By Dr. Shilpa Garcha

Last updated 12 Apr 2021 | 04:35 PM (UTC)

Arteether + Lumefantrine Uses

Arteether+Lumefantrine is used in the treatment of malaria.

How Arteether + Lumefantrine works

Arteether + Lumefantrine is a combination of two antiparasitic medicines: Arteether and Lumefantrine, which treats malaria. These medicines work by increasing the levels of haeme in the blood, a substance toxic to the malarial parasite. This kills the parasite and stops the infection from spreading.

Common side effects of Arteether + Lumefantrine

Headache, Loss of appetite, Dizziness, Weakness, Muscle pain, Joint pain

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Medicine brands for Arteether + Lumefantrine

Falcinok Plus

Dawson Healthcare Pvt Ltd

₹175 to ₹175

1 variant(s)

Calcyther LF

Calibar Pharmaceuticals

Alencure Biotech Pvt Ltd

₹190 to ₹190

1 variant(s)

Intamether L

Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd

₹54 to ₹54

1 variant(s)

Artmax LF

Alisier Drugs Pvt Ltd

Shinto Organics (P) Limited

₹69 to ₹69

1 variant(s)

Gofalcy-AL

BMW Pharmaco India Pvt. Ltd.

₹178 to ₹178

1 variant(s)

Quarteel

Sanify Healthcare Pvt Ltd

₹159 to ₹159

1 variant(s)

Expert advice for Arteether + Lumefantrine

You have been prescribed Arteether + Lumefantrine for the treatment of acute uncomplicated malaria that is resistant to other antimalarial medications such as chloroquine.
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.
Tips to reduce the chance of being bitten by mosquitoes:
- Wear light-coloured and covered clothing when you are outside after sunset.
- Use insect repellent creams or sprays on parts of your body not covered by clothing.
- Spray to kill any mosquitoes that may have entered rooms in spite of screening.