Artemether

Expert Advice

Dosage Forms Available

• Artemether is available in tablet form for oral administration. It is also available as an injection, which is administered intramuscularly.

Age and Dose Restrictions

• This medicine is for both adults and children, with dosages for infants and children adjusted by body weight.

Contraindications

• Artemether is contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to either Artemether or lumefantrine.

Other Medications to Avoid

• Artemether may interact with other antimalarial agents (such as lumefantrine), medications affecting liver enzymes (like rifampicin), and anticoagulants (such as warfarin). These interactions can impact the effectiveness and safety of malaria treatment.

Overdose and Missed Dose

• An overdose of this medicine can result in symptoms like vomiting, fatigue, and palpitations. If such symptoms occur, you should contact your doctor immediately.

• If you miss a dose of this medicine, take it as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and continue with your regular dosing schedule.

Management of Side Effects

Most side effects are temporary and generally harmless and resolve when discontinuing this medicine. However, if you experience any severe side effects or worsening of any of the symptoms, please consult your doctor.

• Drinking plenty of fluids may help manage side effects such as headache, dizziness, and fatigue.

• Resting in a dark, quiet room may help alleviate headaches.

• Nausea and vomiting may be managed by taking the medicine after meals.

Use in Driving and Operating Machinery

• Artemether may cause dizziness or fatigue, which could affect your ability to drive or operate heavy machinery. Avoid these activities if you experience these side effects.

Use in Pregnancy and Lactation

• It is not recommended for use during pregnancy and should be used with caution while breastfeeding, only after consulting your doctor.

Caution in Other Conditions

• Patients with severe renal or hepatic impairment should use Artemether with caution due to a potential increase in medicine exposure.

• Patients with pre-existing cardiac conditions or electrolyte disturbances should also use this medicine with caution due to the risk of QT prolongation.

Special Dietary and Lifestyle Recommendations

• It's important to prevent re-infection by using mosquito nets, repellents, and wearing protective clothing.

• Malaria and its treatment can weaken the body, so limit physical exertion until recovery is complete.

• Maintain adequate hydration, especially if experiencing fever or diarrhea associated with malaria.

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