Artem Plus Dry Suspension 30mg/180mg

About Artem Plus Dry Suspension 30mg/180mg

Artem Plus Dry Suspension 30mg/180mg Uses

• Treats uncomplicated malaria caused by Plasmodium falciparum
• Treats mixed malaria infections involving more than one parasite type
• Used in children over 5 kilograms in weight as well as adults
• Clears malaria parasites quickly to relieve fever and chills

Artem Plus Dry Suspension 30mg/180mg Benefits

• Combines two antimalarial drugs to lower the chance of resistance developing
• Fast acting artemether clears most parasites within days
• Longer acting lumefantrine mops up remaining parasites to prevent relapse
• Suspension form makes dosing easier for young children

What Experts Say

Artemether and lumefantrine are combined in this suspension to treat uncomplicated malaria caused by Plasmodium falciparum, the parasite responsible for most serious malaria cases seen in Pakistan, especially during the monsoon season when mosquito breeding increases across the country.

Artemether works fast, producing reactive molecules that damage the parasite from within and rapidly bring down the number of parasites in the blood. Lumefantrine stays in the body longer and clears any parasites that survive the first few days, which together reduce the chance of the infection coming back.

This suspension works best when taken with fatty food or milk, since fat helps the body absorb lumefantrine properly. Doctors usually prescribe it as a course over three days, and it should never be used for severe malaria with complications like seizures or breathing difficulty, which need urgent hospital treatment.

Drug Class

• Antimalarial combination
• Artemisinin based combination therapy
• Fixed dose combination

Artem Plus Dry Suspension 30mg/180mg formula

• Artemether 30mg
• Lumefantrine 180mg

Available forms

• Suspension

How to use Artem Plus Dry Suspension 30mg/180mg?

• Shake the bottle well before measuring each dose
• Give Artem Plus Dry Suspension 30mg/180mg with fatty food or milk to improve absorption
• Use the measuring cup or spoon provided, not a regular kitchen spoon
• Complete the full three day course even if fever settles early
• Space the doses evenly through the day as advised by your doctor

Drug Interactions

• QT Prolonging Medicines: Combining this suspension with drugs like certain antiarrhythmics or antipsychotics raises the risk of a serious heart rhythm problem.
• Mefloquine Or Quinine: Using these antimalarials together with Artem Plus is not recommended due to overlapping side effects.
• Rifampicin: This tuberculosis medicine can reduce blood levels of artemether and lumefantrine, lowering effectiveness.
• Grapefruit Juice: Avoid grapefruit juice while on this medicine, as it can raise lumefantrine levels in the blood.

Risks and warnings

• Heart Rhythm Changes: Avoid combining this medicine with other drugs that affect heart rhythm, since it can prolong the QT interval.
• Not For Severe Malaria: This suspension is not suitable for severe or complicated malaria, which needs urgent injectable treatment in hospital.
• Liver Or Kidney Disease: Use with caution and under close supervision if you have liver or kidney problems.
• Pregnancy: Avoid use during the first trimester of pregnancy unless your doctor decides the benefit outweighs the risk.
• Food Requirement: Taking this medicine on an empty stomach reduces how well it works, so always take it with food.

Artem Plus Dry Suspension 30mg/180mg Side Effects

• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Loss of appetite
• Headache
• Dizziness
• Abdominal pain
• Sleep disturbance
• Itching

Storage Conditions

• Store below 25°C in a cool, dry place away from sunlight
• Keep the bottle tightly closed when not in use
• Shake well before each use after reconstitution
• Keep out of reach of children