Top Salts
Lumefantrine
How Lumefantrine works
Lumefantrine is a weak base that reaches high concentration within the malarial parasite and causes accumulation of toxic heme pigment, which kills it.
Side Effects
Nausea, Skin rash, Allergic reaction, Altered heart rate, Difficulty in speaking, Chills, Dizziness, Difficulty in swalloing, Shortness of breath, Facial swelling, Lip swelling, Fainting, Fever, Headache, Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping), Loss of appetite, Muscle pain, Joint pain, Sore tongue, Vomiting, Weakness, Fatigue
Usage
Lumefantrine is used in the treatment of malaria.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Is Lumefantrine an antibiotic?Lumefantrine is an antimalarial antibiotic
Q. How does Lumefantrine work?Lumefantrine works by killing the organism (plasmodium) that causes malaria. The exact mechanism of action of the drug is unknown
Q. What does Lumefantrine treat?Lumefantrine is used in combination with artemether for treatment of malaria.
