Lumerax 40 mg Tablet (Artemether)

Description

Lumerax-40 Tablet is a combination medicine used to treat non-severe malaria when certain other antimalarial medications become ineffective. This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with a severe or complicated malaria. Also, it should not be used for malaria prevention.

Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Lumerax-40 Tablet
Abdominal pain and cramps
Nausea and Vomiting
Diarrhea
Itching and skin rash
Hives and wheezing
Dizziness and lightheadedness
Ringing or buzzing in the ears
Increased heartbeat
Elevated liver enzymes
Muscle and joint pain
Sleep disturbances
Weight loss
Shaking and trembling of arms and feet
Decrease/loss of hearing

Uses of Lumerax-40 Tablet

What is it prescribed for?
Acute uncomplicated malaria
This medicine is used to treat acute uncomplicated malaria caused by Plasmodium falciparum strain of the parasite. It may also be used for the treatment of malaria that is resistant to other medicines such as chloroquine or sulphadoxine-pyrimethamine combinations.

Dosage

Lumerax 20 mg Tablet
Lumerax 40 mg Tablet
Lumerax 80 mg Tablet

When not to use?

Allergy
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with a known allergy to artemether, lumefantrine, any other artemisinin derivatives, or any other ingredients present in the formulation.

Warnings

Warnings for special population
Pregnancy
Use of this medicine in pregnant women is not recommended unless absolutely necessary. Your doctor will evaluate all the potential risks and benefits associated with the use of this medicine before prescribing it.
Breast-feeding
Use of this medicine in breastfeeding women is not recommended unless absolutely necessary. Your doctor will evaluate all the potential risks and benefits associated with the use of this medicine before prescribing it.
General warnings
Liver impairment
This medicine should be used with caution in patients with liver diseases due to the increased risk of severe adverse effects. Close monitoring of liver function is recommended for such patients. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be necessary based on the clinical condition.
Kidney impairment
This medicine should be used with caution in patients with kidney diseases due to the increased risk of severe adverse effects. Close monitoring of renal function is recommended for such patients. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be necessary based on the clinical condition.
Heart diseases
This medicine should be used with caution in patients suffering from a pre-existing condition of the heart. Close monitoring of heart function and vital signs, appropriate dose adjustments, or replacement with a suitable alternative may be necessary based on the clinical condition of the patient.
Drug resistance
It is strongly recommended to take this medicine for the entire prescribed duration even when symptoms resolve or improve. Failure to do so might result in parasitic resistance to the drug and treatment of further infection with this medicine would become difficult.
Severe complicated malarial infection
This medicine is not recommended for use if the patient is suffering from a severe and complicated malarial infection.
Hormonal contraceptives
This medicine may alter the effectiveness of hormonal contraceptives. Hence, alternative or additional means of contraception may be necessary based on the clinical condition of the patient.
QT prolongation
This medicine should be used with extreme caution in patients suffering from QT prolongation due to the increased risk of worsening of the patient’s condition. Close monitoring of heart function and vital signs, appropriate dose adjustments, or replacement with a suitable alternative may be necessary based on the clinical condition of the patient.

Dosage

Missed Dose
Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose. Do not double your dose to make up for the missed one.
Overdose
Seek emergency medical treatment or contact the doctor in case of an overdose.

Interactions

All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.
Interaction with Alcohol
Description
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Instructions
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Interaction with Medicine
Erythromycin
Quinidine
Chlorpromazine
Ciprofloxacin
Quetiapine
Terfenadine
Doxorubicin
Doxepin
Azithromycin
Citalopram
Duloxetine
Disease interactions
Liver Disease
This medicine should be administered with caution in patients having an impaired liver function. Appropriate diagnostic tests must be performed before determining the dose regimen. Suitable dose adjustment and frequent monitoring may be needed to ensure safe and effective use.
Kidney Disease
This medicine should be administered with caution in patients having an impaired kidney function. Appropriate diagnostic tests must be performed before determining the dose regimen. Suitable dose adjustment and frequent monitoring may be needed to ensure safe and effective use.
Food interactions
Information not available.
Lab interactions
Information not available.
This is not an exhaustive list of possible drug interactions. You should consult your doctor about all the possible interactions of the drugs you’re taking.

General Instructions

Take this medicine with food, as directed by your doctor. Do not take in larger or smaller amounts than advised/prescribed. Consult the doctor if you experience any undesirable side effects. Ensure that the treatment course is completed. Do not stop the use of this medicine without consulting your doctor.