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.