Artesunate+Lumefantrine is used in the treatment of malaria.
How Artesunate + Lumefantrine works
Artesunate + Lumefantrine is a combination of two antiparasitic medicines: Artesunate 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 Artesunate + Lumefantrine
Headache, Loss of appetite, Dizziness, Weakness, Joint pain, Muscle pain
You have been prescribed Artesunate + 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.
Reviewed By Dr. Rajeev Sharma