Coartem Tablet: Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Precautions and Alternates
Coartem Tablet
| Generic name | Artemether and lumefantrine |
|---|---|
| Drug class | Antimalarial combination |
| Forms | Tablet, Dispersible tablet |
Coartem contains a combination of artemether and lumefantrine, two anti-malaria medicines that work together to interfere with the growth of malaria parasites in red blood cells. Malaria is caused by parasites that enter the body through a mosquito bite. It is common in areas such as Africa, South America, and Southern Asia.
General information
Follow the prescriber and the leaflet that comes with this medicine.