Malartem (Artemether)


Brand Name: Malartem

Generic Name: Artemether

Manufacturer/Agent: Nic Pharma


Formulation: inj

Strength: 80mg/ml

Pack size: 6

Trade Price: KES 569.25

Retail Price: @ KES 126.50


Class: Antimalarials (Anti-infectives)

Mechanism of Action:


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Molecular Formulae: C16H26O5 = 298.4

Precautions: First trimester of pregnancy.

Indications/Uses: Severe and complicated p. falciparum malaria. uncomplicated malaria in prevalence of multi-drug resistant p. falciparum.

Interactions:

Side Effects: Well tolerated; gastro-intestinal upset. diarhhoea. tinnitus.