Lumerax 80 mg Tablet
Ipca Laboratories Ltd
Composition of Lumerax 80 mg Tablet:
Artemether 80mg + Lumefantrine 480mg
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Description
Malaria
Uses
Artemether is generally used in treatment of the treatment of malaria. It is not used to prevent malaria or to treat severe malaria (where it has affected the brain, lungs or kidneys).
Lumefantrine is generally used in treatment of the treatment of malaria.
Lumefantrine is generally used in treatment of the treatment of malaria.
Side effects
- Allergic reaction
- Altered heart rate
- Chills
- Difficulty in speaking
- Difficulty in swalloing
- Dizziness
- Facial swelling
- Fainting
- Fatigue
- Fever
- Headache
- Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
- Joint pain
- Lip swelling
- Loss of appetite
- Muscle pain
- Nausea
- Shortness of breath
- Skin rash
- Sore tongue
- Vomiting
- Weakness
How it works
Artemether is an antiparasitic drug. It works by producing harmful chemicals (free radicals) within the malarial parasite, thereby killing it.
Lumefantrine is an antiparasitic drug which treats malaria. It works 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.
Lumefantrine is an antiparasitic drug which treats malaria. It works 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. How effective is Artemether?
Artemether is effective at prescribed dose for the particular disease condition as suggested by your doctor
Q. What is Artemether lumefantrine/Artemether injection used for?
It is used for treating uncomplicated malaria. It is recommended to follow your doctor advice before using this medication.
Q. How does Artemether lumefantrine work?
Artemether and lumefantrine together work by killing the malarial parasite called Plasmodium falciparum.
Q. Is Lumefantrine an antibiotic?
Lumefantrine is an antimalarial antibiotic
Q. How does Lumefantrine work?
Lumefantrine works by killing the organism (plasmodium) that causes malaria. The exact mechanism of action of the drug is unknown
Q. What does Lumefantrine treat?
Lumefantrine is used in combination with artemether for treatment of malaria.
Artemether is effective at prescribed dose for the particular disease condition as suggested by your doctor
Q. What is Artemether lumefantrine/Artemether injection used for?
It is used for treating uncomplicated malaria. It is recommended to follow your doctor advice before using this medication.
Q. How does Artemether lumefantrine work?
Artemether and lumefantrine together work by killing the malarial parasite called Plasmodium falciparum.
Q. Is Lumefantrine an antibiotic?
Lumefantrine is an antimalarial antibiotic
Q. How does Lumefantrine work?
Lumefantrine works by killing the organism (plasmodium) that causes malaria. The exact mechanism of action of the drug is unknown
Q. What does Lumefantrine treat?
Lumefantrine is used in combination with artemether for treatment of malaria.
Expert Advice
- Take Artemether tablet with food or drink rich in fat such as milk. Crush or chew the tablet and swallow it with a glass of water in case of young children.Do not drive or operate machinery after taking Artemether because you may feel sleep.Do not take Artemether if you have severe type of malaria infection.Do not take Artemether if you are if you are in first 3 months of pregnancy or breast feeding.
- Lumefantrine should be taken with food.Inform your doctor if you have Human immunodeficiency virus infection and acquired immune deficiency syndrome (HIV/AIDS), severe liver or kidney problems, heart disorder, especially as an abnormal electrical tracing (ECG showing prolonged QTc interval).Caution is advised if you were previously infected with both the “Plasmodium falciparum†and “Plasmodium vivax†parasites.Other medicines for the treatment of malaria, especially quinine, halofantrine, mefloquine are not advised to be taken along with Lumefantrine.Inform your doctor if you feel your malaria is getting worse, or you feel too unwell or are unable to eat.Women may not breast feed after taking Lumefantrine. Breast feeding may be resumed after at least one week post taking this medicine.Do not drive or use heavy machinery, if artemether+Lumefantrine make you feel sleepy, dizzy or generally weak.
Product Details
SKU: PC-54454
Product Description: Lumerax 80 mg Tablet is manufactured by Ipca Laboratories Ltd
Packing: Strip
Condition: New
Sold by: Pulse Pharmacy India Pvt. Ltd.
Product Description: Lumerax 80 mg Tablet is manufactured by Ipca Laboratories Ltd
Packing: Strip
Condition: New
Sold by: Pulse Pharmacy India Pvt. Ltd.
