Arteether information from DrugsUpdate
Arteether is a fast acting blood schizonticide specifically indicated for the treatment of chloroquine-resistant Plasmodium falciparum malaria and cerebral malaria cases. It is a semi-synthetic derivative of artemisinin, a natural product of the Chinese plant Artemisia annua. It is currently only used as a second line drug in severe cases of malaria.
Pharmacodynamics
Pharmacokinetics
Arteether is the ethyl ether derivative of artemisinin
Arteether Indications / Arteether Uses
In acute malaria
Arteether Adverse Reactions / Arteether Side Effects
Headache, nausea, cough and dizziness. Body ache, general weakness, vomiting, pain at inj site, abdominal pain, leg pain, chills and rigors and watery diarrhoea.
Precautions
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Special Precautions
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Other Drug Interactions
Avoid using with drugs that prolong QT interval
Other Interactions
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Dosage
Intramuscular
Acute malaria
Adult: Due to Plasmodium falciparum: 150 mg once daily for 3 consecutive days
Food(before/after)
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List of Contraindications
Arteether and Pregnancy
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Arteether and Lactation
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Arteether and Children
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Arteether and Geriatic
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Arteether and Other Contraindications
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Storage
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Lab interference
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