Lumertam20mg+120mg
Rx- Generic:
- Artemether + Lumefantrine
- Company:
- Square Pharmaceuticals PLC.
- Dosage form:
- Tablet
- Pack size:
- Strip (4 Tablet)
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৳ 20.13/unit
Pack: ৳ 80.52
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At a glance
Artemether + Lumefantrine is a combination antimalarial used for the treatment of acute, uncomplicated malaria caused by Plasmodium falciparum. It is effective against chloroquine-resistant parasites.
Indications
- Acute, uncomplicated malaria caused by Plasmodium falciparum
- Mixed malaria infections including P. falciparum
- Effective against chloroquine-resistant malaria parasites
- Active against blood stages of P. vivax
Dosage
Weight-based Dosing:
- ≥35 kg: 6-dose course (total 24 tablets) - 4 tablets initially, 4 after 8 hours, then 4 tablets twice daily for 2 days
- 25-35 kg: 3 tablets per dose (total 18 tablets)
- 15-25 kg: 2 tablets per dose (total 12 tablets)
- 5-15 kg: 1 tablet per dose (total 6 tablets)
Each tablet contains 20 mg artemether and 120 mg lumefantrine. Take with food (especially fatty food or milk) to enhance absorption.
Side effects
- Headache
- Dizziness
- Loss of appetite
- Weakness
- Muscle and joint pain
- Nausea and vomiting
- Abdominal pain
- Diarrhea
- Rash
- Cough
- Abnormal gait
Precautions & warnings
Serious Precautions:
- Not indicated for malaria prophylaxis.
- Not evaluated for cerebral malaria or severe malaria complications.
- Contraindicated in the first trimester of pregnancy.
- Avoid use during breastfeeding - discontinue breastfeeding for 28 days after last dose.
- Use with caution in patients at risk of QT prolongation.
- May cause dizziness - use caution while driving or operating machinery.
- If vomiting occurs within 1 hour, take another dose.
- Inform your doctor if you have kidney, liver, or heart disease.
⚠️ This information is for educational purposes only — not a substitute for medical advice. Consult a registered physician before taking any medicine.