What are the contraindications of Coartem?
Who should not take COARTEM?
- low amount of magnesium in the blood.
- low amount of potassium in the blood.
- torsades de pointes, a type of abnormal heart rhythm.
- slow heartbeat.
- prolonged QT interval on EKG.
- abnormal EKG with QT changes from birth.
Can Coartem be taken with vitamin C?
Interactions between your drugs No interactions were found between artemether / lumefantrine and Vitamin C. However, this does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.
What are the side effects of Coartem?
Headache, dizziness, loss of appetite, weakness, fever, chills, tiredness, muscle/joint pain, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, cough, and trouble sleeping may occur.
Should I take paracetamol with Coartem?
Interactions between your drugs No interactions were found between Coartem and Paracetamol.
Why is Coartem taken with milk?
To enhance absorption, the drug should be taken with high-fat food or drinks such as milk. Drug Interactions: Coartem is metabolized by CYP 3A4, and drug levels can be affected by coadministration with anything that induces or inhibits this enzyme.
Is it good to take fruits while taking malaria drugs?
Fresh fruits and vegetables work wonders for malaria patients. According to studies, vitamin A and vitamin C rich fruits and vegetables like beetroot, carrot, papaya, sweet lime, grapes, berries, lemon, orange help to detoxify and boost the immunity of the patient suffering from malaria.
Can I take orange while treating malaria?
2. Fruits: The fructose is important during malaria. Consume fruits for instant energy. Ripe papaya, sweet lime, grapes, berries, lemon, orange, kiwi, melon, pineapple are rich in vitamin C; they detoxify the body, and help the body fight the disease.
How long does Coartem stay in the body?
Artemether stays in the body for three days. The other is lumefantrine, a broad-spectrum antibiotic that stays in the body for about seven days. Coartem is the most effective treatment for Plasmodium falciparum malaria, the more lethal form.