Artheget-DS + 2 Tablet 40mg / 240mg

About Artheget-DS + 2 Tablet 40mg / 240mg

Uses

• Treatment of uncomplicated Plasmodium falciparum malaria
• Multidrug resistant malaria strains
• Suitable for adults, children and infants above 5kg as advised by a doctor

Benefits

• Fast acting combination that clears malaria parasites effectively
• Trusted Getz Pharma formulation widely prescribed in Pakistan
• Lower relapse risk when the full course is completed
• Available in convenient tablet form for adults and older children

What Experts Say

Artemether and Lumefantrine target the malaria parasite through two complementary actions. Artemether clears the bulk of the parasites within the first day or two of treatment, while Lumefantrine remains in the bloodstream for a longer period to mop up any surviving parasites and reduce the chance of the infection returning.

This fixed dose combination is recommended by the World Health Organization as a first line treatment for uncomplicated falciparum malaria in many regions, including areas with growing resistance to older antimalarial drugs. Experts note that pairing two medicines with different actions makes it harder for the parasite to develop resistance.

Doctors recommend taking each dose with fatty food or milk since this significantly improves how well Lumefantrine is absorbed. Missing this step, or stopping treatment once symptoms fade instead of finishing the full course, is one of the main reasons malaria treatment fails or comes back within a few weeks.

Drug Class

• Antimalarial combination
• Artemisinin derivative plus aryl amino alcohol

Artheget-DS + 2 Tablet 40mg / 240mg formula

• Artemether + Lumefantrine

Available forms

• Tablet

How to use Artheget-DS + 2 Tablet 40mg / 240mg?

• Take Artheget-DS tablets with fatty food or milk to improve absorption.
• Follow the exact number of doses and timing advised by your doctor.
• Complete the full course even if you start feeling better.
• Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed one.

Drug Interactions

• CYP3A4 inducers like Rifampicin and Carbamazepine: May lower blood levels of Artemether and Lumefantrine and reduce effectiveness.
• QT prolonging drugs: Combining with certain heart or psychiatric medicines can raise the risk of abnormal heart rhythm.
• Antifungal drugs like Ketoconazole: May increase Lumefantrine levels and related side effects.
• Other antimalarials: Avoid combining with Mefloquine or Halofantrine without medical advice.

Risks and warnings

• Heart Rhythm: Use with caution in patients with a history of QT prolongation or heart disease.
• Pregnancy: Avoid in the first trimester unless directed otherwise by a doctor.
• Liver Impairment: Requires close monitoring in patients with liver disease.
• Incomplete Treatment: Stopping early increases the risk of relapse and drug resistance.

Artheget-DS Tablet Side Effects

• Nausea and vomiting
• Loss of appetite
• Headache and dizziness
• Abdominal pain
• Sleep disturbances
• Muscle and joint aches

Storage Conditions

• Store below 30°C in a cool, dry place away from light.
• Keep tablets in the original blister pack until use.
• Keep out of reach of children.
• Do not use after the expiry date printed on the pack.