Artemether/lumefantrine

Artemether/lumefantrine

Artemether/lumefantrine (pronunciation: ar-tem-ether/lu-me-fan-trine) is a combination antimalarial medication used to treat acute, uncomplicated malaria. It is a combination of two drugs, artemether and lumefantrine, which work together to kill the malaria parasites in the body.

Etymology

The term "artemether" is derived from Artemisia annua, a plant used in traditional Chinese medicine, from which the drug is extracted. "Lumefantrine" is a synthetic compound, and its name does not have a known etymology.

Usage

Artemether/lumefantrine is used to treat malaria caused by Plasmodium falciparum. It is typically used when the disease is suspected to be resistant to chloroquine, another antimalarial drug. The medication is taken orally, usually as a tablet.

Related Terms

• Antimalarial medication
• Artemisia annua
• Plasmodium falciparum
• Chloroquine

Side Effects

Common side effects of artemether/lumefantrine include headache, dizziness, loss of appetite, and joint pain. More serious side effects may include heart problems or allergic reactions.

See Also

• List of antimalarial medications
• Malaria treatment

External links

• Medical encyclopedia article on Artemether/lumefantrine
• Wikipedia's article - Artemether/lumefantrine

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