Drug Identity
Active Ingredient
Dihydroartemisinin
Chemical Class
Sesquiterpene lactone endoperoxide
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Uses
Dihydroartemisinin has strong schizonticidal action, but has no effect on exoerythrocytic, sporogony and gametocyte fonns and is used as ...
How It Works
Chemical Class
Sesquiterpene lactone endoperoxide
. It is of Semi Synthetic origin and belongs to Sesquiterpene lactone endoperoxide. . The Molecular Weight of Dihydroartemisinin is 284.35. Its pKa is 12.6.
How to Take It
1
Adult · PO
2 to 10 mg/Kg — 24 hourly
It is available in combination with Pipraquine. Doses are calculated as mg/Kg/day. It is given for three days. Maximun 4 tablets each containing 40mg Dihydroartemisinin are indicated for upto 100 K
Safety Alerts
Dihydroartemisinin
Important Warnings
Do not take in first trimester of pregnancy and in children less then 5 Kg weight
Side Effects
The severe or irreversible adverse effects of Dihydroartemisininwhich give rise to further complications include NeutropeniaECG abnormalitiesProlongation of QI interval.The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Dihydroartemisinin are more or less tolerable and if they become severethey can be treated symptomaticallythese include HeadacheNauseaVomitingDiarrheaArthralgiaAbdominal distressNeutropeniaPyrexia.
Drug Interactions
Dihydroartemisinin is known to interact with other drugs
the details of drug interactions is as follows:DrugDetailsSeverityOnsetManagementMefloquine (HCl)Concomitant administration of mefloquine and dihydroartemisinin leads to a modest increase in mefloquine absorption rate.VORICONAZOLEVoriconazole may increase the serum concentration of dihydroergotamine by decreasing its metabolism. Concomitant therapy is contraindicated. These interactions are sometimes beneficial and sometimes may pose threats to life. Always consult your physician for the change of dose regimen or an alternative drug of choice that may strictly be required.
Storage
tablet Store at room temperature, Below -20°C. Protect from Heat.
Price Intelligence
Rs 676.29
DRAP approved maximum price · per pack of 8 · approved 22 Jul, 2026
No retail price observed for this pack. Retailers may not exceed the approved maximum.
Prices across sources
DRAPper pack of 8Rs 676.29
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