What is Amatem Forte?
It is an antimalarial drug used in the treatment of uncomplicated malaria. It is available on Drugstore Nigeria, Nigeria’s Largest Online Pharmacy.
Composition
It has Artemether and Lumerfantrine as its active ingredients.
What is Artemether – Lumefantrine?
Artemether and Lumefantrine are antimalarial drugs that inhibit the growth of malaria parasites in the body. This combination is used in the treatment of uncomplicated malaria.
Dosage
Artemether-Lumefantrine should be used according to a doctor’s prescription.
Side Effects
Possible side effects include: Worsening symptoms of malaria, Pounding heartbeats, Loss of appetite, Headache, Dizziness, Cough, Fever, Chills, Vomiting, Lightheadedness and Mild or severe skin rash.
Interactions
Let your doctor know about any medication you’re using or intend to use alongside this drug. This combination may interact or interfere with the effects of Rifampin, Carbamazepine, Cancer medicine, Antidepressants, Antipsychotics, Birth control pills, Blood pressure medication, Phenytoin and others not listed here.
Precautions.
Do not use this drug if you’re allergic to artemether or lumefantrine.You should avoid consuming grapefruit products while using this drug and inform your doctor of any other malaria drugs you have used in the past 30 days, pre existing diseases and allergies you have.
