Arceva Tablets 20/120 Mg 2X8s
Brand : sami pharm (pvt) ltd.
Per Strip
Rs. 237.76
Rs. 250.30
How it works
Both components Artemether/ Lumefantrine have their own action site in the malarial parasite. The presence of the endoperoxide bridge in Artemether (generating single oxygen and free radicals, those are very cytotoxic to the plasmodia) appears to be essential for antimalarial activity.
Description
ARCEVA TAB 20/120 MG 2X8'S
Generics
Artemether , Lumefantrine
used for
Malaria
Requires Prescription (YES/NO)
Yes
Indication
Used in the treatment of Malaria.
Side Effects
Very Common: Palpitations, headache, dizziness, abdominal pain, anorexia, vomiting, nausea, arthralgia, mylagia, asthenia, fatigue, sleep disorders.Common: Amnesia, paraesthesia, diarrhea, pruritus, rash, cough, electrocardiogram QT prolongation, gait disturbances, insomia.Uncommon: Liver function test increased, clonus, hypoesthesia, ataxia, somnolence.
When not to Use
It is contraindicated to those patients which have a history of hypersensitivity to Artemether / Lumefantrine.
Dosage
Adults : 4 tab as a single first dose followed by 4 tab after 8 hr of the 1st dose , 4 tab after 24 hr of the 1st dose and then 48hr after the first dose ( Total course of 16 tab). Children : 5-15 kg B.W : Total course of 4 tab . 1 Tab initially followed by 1 tab after 8 hr , after 24 hr and after 48 hr of the 1st dose. 15-25kg B.W : Total course of 8 tab . 2 tab as a single dose initially followed by dose of 2 tab after 8 hr , after 24 hr and 48 hr of the first dose. 25-35kg B.W : Total course of 12 tab . 3 tab as a single dose initially followed by dose of 3 tab after 8 hr , after 24 hr and 48 hr of the first dose. Always consult your doctor or Pharmacist for dose adjustment.
Storage yes or /no
Store this medicine at room temperature, away from direct light and heat.
Precautions
Due to limited data on safety and efficacy, Artemether + Lumefantrine should not be given concurrently with any other anti-malarial agent unless there is no other treatment option.
Warning 1
Caution is advised when administering Artemether + Lumefantrine to patients with severe renal, hepatic or cardiac problems. In such cases, monitoring of the ECG is recommended and steps should be taken to correct any electrolyte disturbances.
Warning 2
Caution is recommended when combining Artemether + Lumefantrine with drugs exhibiting variable patterns of inhibition, induction or competition for CYP3A4 as the therapeutic effects of some drugs could be altered.
Warning 3
Patients who remain averse to food during treatment should be closely monitored as the risk of recrudescence may be greater.
Pregnancy category
Always consult your physician before using any medicine.
Drug Interactions
CYP3A4 inhibitors (e.g. erythromycin, ketoconazole, itraconazole, cimetidine, HIV protease inhibitors, etc.) , CYP2D6 inhibitors (e.g. flecainide, metoprolol, imipramine, amitryptyline, clomipramine, etc.) , Mefloquine.
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