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Artesunate + Sulphadoxine + Pyrimethamine
INFORMATION ABOUT ARTESUNATE + SULPHADOXINE + PYRIMETHAMINE
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
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common
Nausea, Vomiting, Diarrhea, Feeling of fullness, Mouth sore, Skin rash, Fatigue, Headache, Dizziness, Upset stomach, ECG changes
CONTENT DETAILS
Written By
Dr. Mayank
Pharm.D
Reviewed By
Dr. Rajeev Sharma
MBA, MBBS
Last updated
12 Apr 2021 | 04:40 PM (UTC)
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