LUMATE-PLUS
MRP: 140
Packaging: 1ml Dispo Pack
Pack Type: injection
Composition:
Artemether 80mg
Indication:
Provides quick control on the symptoms of Malaria
Description:
Artemether 80mg Injection is an antimalarial medication used primarily for the treatment of severe or complicated malaria, especially caused by Plasmodium falciparum. Artemether is a lipid-soluble artemisinin derivative that acts quickly against malaria parasites in the bloodstream. It is administered intramuscularly when oral therapy is not feasible due to vomiting, unconsciousness, or severity of infection.
Artemether provides rapid parasite clearance and symptom relief, and it is often followed by a full course of oral Artemisinin Combination Therapy (ACT) once the patient is stabilized.
Tags:
- Rapid action against malaria parasites
- Effective for P. falciparum, including resistant strains
- Suitable for patients unable to take oral drugs
- Lipid-soluble for sustained therapeutic effect
- Reduces fever and parasitemia quickly
Usage Information
Dosage
Initial Dose: 3.2 mg/kg IM on Day 1 Followed by: 1.6 mg/kg IM once daily for 5 days Route: Intramuscular only Treatment Plan: Shift to oral ACT (e.g., Artemether + Lumefantrine) after stabilization Note: Administer under medical supervision
Side Effects
Injection site pain or swelling Dizziness or headache Fever and chills (due to malaria or treatment) Nausea or vomiting Rare: QT prolongation (heart rhythm changes) Rare: Liver enzyme elevation or allergic reaction
Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to Artemether or artemisinin derivatives Not recommended for prophylaxis or uncomplicated malaria Use with caution in patients with heart rhythm disorders Avoid in first trimester of pregnancy unless benefits outweigh risks