Detail Drug Information

Lumefantrine (Lumefantrine)

Overview of Lumefantrine

Lumefantrine used in the treatment of malaria.

Indication of Lumefantrine

Lumefantrine is primarily indicated in conditions like Malaria caused by plasmodium falciparum.

Contraindication of Lumefantrine

Lumefantrine is contraindicated in conditions like Renal failure,Pulmonary edema.

Side Effects of Lumefantrine

The severe or irreversible adverse effects of Lumefantrine, which give rise to further complications include Fever, Chills.,The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Lumefantrine are more or less tolerable and if they become severe, they can be treated symptomatically, these include Weakness, Dizziness, Headache, Fatigue, Nausea, Vomiting, Diarrhea, Myalgia, Palpitation, Sleep disturbance, Cough, Pleuritis, GI disturbance, Muscle pain, Stiffiness, Loss of appetite, dizziness, Weakness, Rash.

Precautions of Lumefantrine

Should be use with caution in severely decreased kidney function, Severely decreased liver function, Heart disease. Birth control pills may not work properly while you are taking this medicine. Talk to your doctor about using an extra method of birth control.