Artem Plus

Expert Advice

INDICATIONS


This medication is used in the treatment of malaria and in resistant or mixed infections .

PRECAUTIONS

This medication can cause electrolyte disturbances  and its use with associated drugs is known to cause QT interval prolongation (problems in rate and rhythm of the heart). Patients unable to take food should be monitored. Severe cardiac(heart) , renal(kidney) or hepatic(liver ) impairment can also be caused.

CONTRAINDICATIONS

This medication should not be used in patients with a history of arrhythmias(problems with the rate and rhythm of the heart)  , clinically relevant bradycardia(significantly low heart rate ) and other cardiac (heart related disorders). It should also not be used in patients with severe malaria or in other plasmodium infections (infections of the microorganism plasmodium ).

SIDE EFFECTS

Abdominal pain , anorexia , diarrhea , vomiting , nausea , palpitation , prolonged qt interval , cough , headache,dizziness , asthaenia (weakness), sleep disturbances , GI upset , fatigue , cough , gait disturbances (problems in the manner of walking)  and sleep disturbances among others. Consult your healthcare provider for further information.

PREGNANCY :


This medication has a positive evidence of risk and should not be used by pregnant females unless no safer alternatives exist. Consult your healthcare provider for further information.

LACTATION


This medication should not be used in lactating females.