Arther Suspension 15mg / 90mg

About Arther Suspension 15mg / 90mg

Uses

• Treatment of uncomplicated Plasmodium falciparum malaria
• Malaria infections resistant to chloroquine
• Suitable for children and adults as prescribed by a doctor

Benefits

• Clears malaria parasites quickly when the full course is completed
• Combination formula lowers the chance of drug resistance
• Suspension form is easier to dose accurately in children
• Widely used and well studied antimalarial combination

What Experts Say

Artemether and Lumefantrine work together against the malaria parasite at different stages of its life cycle. Artemether acts fast to reduce the parasite count early in treatment, while Lumefantrine stays active in the body longer to clear any parasites that remain and prevent the infection from coming back.

Health experts consider this combination one of the most reliable treatments for uncomplicated falciparum malaria, with cure rates above ninety percent when the full course is finished. Doctors stress that missing doses or stopping early is a leading cause of treatment failure and drug resistance in malaria endemic regions.

Experts advise taking this suspension with fatty food or milk since fat improves absorption of Lumefantrine. It should not be used in the first trimester of pregnancy or in patients with certain heart rhythm problems without medical supervision, and anyone with high fever that does not improve should return to a doctor promptly.

Drug Class

• Antimalarial combination
• Artemisinin derivative plus aryl amino alcohol

Arther Suspension 15mg / 90mg formula

• Artemether + Lumefantrine

Available forms

• Suspension

How to use Arther Suspension 15mg / 90mg?

• Shake the bottle well before every dose.
• Measure the dose with the marked spoon or syringe provided.
• Give with fatty food or milk to improve absorption.
• Complete the full course even if symptoms improve early.
• Follow the exact dosing schedule given by your doctor.

Drug Interactions

• CYP3A4 inducers like Rifampicin: May reduce the effectiveness of Artemether and Lumefantrine.
• Antiarrhythmic drugs: Combining with medicines that affect heart rhythm can raise the risk of QT prolongation.
• Antifungal drugs like Ketoconazole: May increase blood levels of Lumefantrine and related side effects.
• Grapefruit juice: Can alter absorption and should be avoided during treatment.

Risks and warnings

• Pregnancy: Avoid in the first trimester unless no safer alternative is available.
• Heart Conditions: Use with caution in patients with a history of irregular heartbeat or QT prolongation.
• Liver or Kidney Disease: Requires medical supervision and possible dose adjustment.
• Incomplete Course: Stopping treatment early increases the risk of relapse and resistance.

Arther Suspension Side Effects

• Nausea, vomiting or abdominal pain
• Loss of appetite
• Dizziness and headache
• Diarrhea
• Sleep disturbances
• Palpitations in rare cases

Storage Conditions

• Store below 30°C in a cool, dry place.
• Do not freeze the suspension.
• Keep the bottle tightly closed when not in use.
• Keep out of reach of children.
• Discard any unused suspension after the labeled period once opened.