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Lumether 20mg/120mg Tablet
Prescription Required
Overview
Uses of Lumether Tablet
Lumether 20mg/120mg Tablet is used in the treatment of malaria.
Lumether Tablet side effects
Common
- Headache
- Loss of appetite
- Dizziness
- Weakness
- Joint pain
- Pain in muscles
How to use Lumether Tablet
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. Lumether 20mg/120mg Tablet is to be taken with food.
How Lumether Tablet works
Lumether 20mg/120mg Tablet is a combination of two antiparasitic medicines: Artemether and Lumefantrine which treat 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.
Lumether Tablet related warnings
Alcohol
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
WEIGH RISKS VS BENEFITS
Lumether 20mg/120mg 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.
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
Lumether 20mg/120mg 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
Lumether 20mg/120mg Tablet may make you feel dizzy, sleepy, tired, or decrease alertness. If this happens, do not drive.
Kidney
Lumether 20mg/120mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Lumether 20mg/120mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
No dose adjustment is recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.
No dose adjustment is recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.
Liver
Lumether 20mg/120mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of Lumether 20mg/120mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
No dose adjustment is recommended in patients with severe liver disease.
No dose adjustment is recommended in patients with severe liver disease.
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Expert Advice
- You have been prescribed Lumether 20mg/120mg Tablet 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.
Patient Concerns
Questions Related to Lumether
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User Feedback
How much was the improvement?
Excellent67%
Average33%
What are you using Lumether Tablet for?
Malaria
100%
FAQs
Q. What should I know about the storage and disposal of Lumether?
It is advised to keep this medicine in the container it came in, tightly closed. It should be kept out of reach of children. Store it at room temperature and away from excess heat and moisture.
Q. Can I take Lumether while I am pregnant?
No, Lumether is considered to be harmful for women in their first trimester of pregnancy. The reason being, it increases the chances of fetal loss.
Q. How to take Lumether?
Take Lumether with food, exactly as prescribed by your doctor. This medicine is usually taken twice a day with a meal for 3 days, or as directed. On your first day of treatment, take your first dose with food, followed by your second dose 8 hours later. Then for the next 2 days, take one dose in the morning and one dose in the evening. Patients should be encouraged to resume normal eating as soon as food can be tolerated, since this improves the absorption of the medicine.
Q. Are there any specific contraindications associated with the use of Lumether?
The use of Lumether is considered to be harmful for patients with a known hypersensitivity to any of the active or inactive ingredients of the medicine. Caution is advised in patients with cases of severe malaria and in the first trimester of pregnancy.
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Information last updated by Dr. Varun Gupta, MD Pharmacology on 12th Apr 2018.
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