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Artesunate + Sulphadoxine + Pyrimethamine

Written By Dr. MayankReviewed By Dr. Rajeev Sharma
Last updated 25 Nov 2025 | 09:37 AM (UTC)

Artesunate + Sulphadoxine + Pyrimethamine Uses

Artesunate+Sulphadoxine+Pyrimethamine is used in the treatment of malaria.

How Artesunate + Sulphadoxine + Pyrimethamine works

Artesunate + Sulphadoxine + Pyrimethamine is a combination of three medicines: Artesunate , Sulphadoxine and Pyrimethamine which treat malaria. Artesunate and Pyrimethamine are antiparasitic medicines which 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. Sulphadoxine is an antibiotic which stops the bacteria from producing folic acid, a nutrient required for bacterial multiplication.

Common side effects of Artesunate + Sulphadoxine + Pyrimethamine

Nausea, Vomiting, Diarrhea, Feeling of fullness, Mouth sore, Skin rash, Fatigue, Headache, Dizziness, Upset stomach, ECG changes
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