Lumerax 40mg

Buy Lumerax 40mg

Lumerax 40mg Tablet is an antimalarial agent. It is used in the treatment of a few kinds of malaria in adults and also children weighing at least 5 kg.

Lumerax 40mg Details

Composition = Artemether + Lumefantrine

Dosage = 40mg + 240mg

Indication = Malaria

Manufacturer = Ipca Laboratories Pvt. Ltd.

What Is Lumerax 40mg?

This Tablet is a combination medicine used to treat non-severe malaria when certain other antimalarial medications become ineffective. This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with a severe or complicated malaria. Also, it should not be used for malaria prevention.

How Does Lumerax 40mg Work?

This Tablet is a combination of two antiparasitic medicines: Artemether and Lumefantrine, which treats malaria. These medicines work by increasing the levels of haeme in the blood, a substance toxic to the malarial parasite. This kills the parasite and stops the infection from spreading.

What Is Route Of Administration?

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. This Tablet is to be taken with food.

Dosage Of Lumerax 40mg

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Side Effects Of Lumerax 40mg

Major

Abdominal pain

Chills

Cough

Decreased appetite

Diarrhea

Dizziness

Enlarged liver (hepatomegaly)

Enlarged spleen (splenomegaly)

Fatigue

Fever

Headache

Minor

Insomnia

Irritation and inflammation of the mucous membrane in the nose (rhinitis)

Lack of energy

Pain in joints (arthralgia)

Pain in muscles

Palpitations

Rash

Drug To Drug Interaction

Erythromycin

Quinidine

Chlorpromazine

Ciprofloxacin

Quetiapine

Terfenadine

Doxorubicin

While Tacking Lumerax 40mg

Do

You have been prescribed Tablet for the treatment of acute uncomplicated malaria that is resistant to other antimalarial medications such as chloroquine.

Finish the prescribed course, even if you start to feel better. Stopping it early may make the infection come back and harder to treat.

It should be taken with food or drinks rich in fat such as milk.

It may cause fatigue and dizziness. Use caution while driving or doing anything that requires concentration.

If you vomit within 1 hour of taking the tablets, take another dose.

Inform your doctor if you have kidney, liver or heart disease.

Tips to reduce the chance of being bitten by mosquitoes:

Wear light-coloured and covered clothing when you are outside after sunset.

Use insect repellent creams or sprays on parts of your body not covered by clothing.

Spray to kill any mosquitoes that may have entered rooms in spite of screening.

Don’t

Pregnancy = This Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy.

Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor.

Lactation = This Tablet is probably safe to use during lactation. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent a significant risk to the baby.

Driving = This Tablet may make you feel dizzy, sleepy, tired, or decrease alertness. If this happens, do not drive.

Kidney = This Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease.

No dose adjustment is recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.

Liver = This Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease.

Storage Of Lumerax 40mg

Store in a cool, dry place away from the reach of children. – Medicines must not be used past the expiry date.