Gen-M Ds Oral Suspension 30ml

Requires Prescription (YES/NO)

Yes

Generics

Artemether, Lumefantrine

Used For

Malaria

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.

Dosage

5-15kg B.W: Total course of 80mg (Artemether) & 480mg (Lumefantrine): 20mg & 120mg initially followed by 20mg & 120mg after 8hr, after 24hr and after 48hr of the 1st dose. 5-15kg B.W: Total course of 160mg (Artemether) & 960mg (Lumefantrine): 40mg & 240mg as a single dose initially followed by 40mg & 240mg after 8hr , after 24hr and after 48hr of the 1st dose. 25-35kg B.W: 240mg & 1440mg: 60mg & 360mg as a single dose initially followed by 60mg & 360mg after 8hr, after 24hr and after 48hr of the 1st dose. OR As directed by your physician .

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.

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.

Indication

Used in the treatment of Malaria.

When not to Use

It is contraindicated to those patients which have a history of hypersensitivity to Artemether / Lumefantrine.

Precaution

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.

Storage (YES/NO)

Store this medicine at room temperature, away from direct light and heat.