Drug Identity
Active Ingredient
Artemether
Drug Class
Anti-Infectives
Chemical Class
Sesquiterpene lactone
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Uses
Artemether and lumefantrine are anti-malaria medications that interfere with the growth of parasites in the red blood cells of the human ...
How It Works
Chemical Class
Sesquiterpene lactone
It is of Natural origin and belongs to Sesquiterpene lactone. It belongs to Antimalarial Agent pharmacological group. The Molecular Weight of Artemether is 298.37.
How to Take It
1
Adult · PO,IM
160 mg — 24 hourly
Initial
2
Adult · PO.IM
80 mg — 24 hourly
Maintenance, As Required
3
Adult
Scraped Dose
Follow all directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets. Use the medicine exactly as directed. Take artemether and lumefantrine with food, milk, puddin
4
Child · Intra Muscular
3.2 mg/kg — 12 hourly
For 3 Days
Safety Alerts
History of arrhythmias, clinical relevant bradycardia, congestive heart failure accompanied by reduced ventricular ejection fraction
family history of sudden death or of congenital QT interval prolongation
Important Warnings
Electrolyte disturbances, concomitant use with other drugs known to cause QT-interval prolongation, monitor patients unable to take food (greater risk of recrudescence)
Dizziness may affect performance
Side Effects
Abdominal painataxiaanorexiaarthralgiaastheniacoughdiarrhoeamuscle weaknessdizzinessheadachemyalgianauseapalpitationparaesthesiaprolonged QT interval
Drug Interactions
Inhibitors of CYP3A4
substrates of CYP2D6
grapefruit juice
class la and III antiarrhythmics
drugs prolonging QT interval
fluoroquinolones
azole antifungals
cisapride.
Pregnancy & Lactation
Pregnancy
Avoid unless benefits outweigh risk
Lactation
Contraindicated
Storage
Tab Store in a well closed container, at room temperature, Below 30°C. Protect from Moisture.
Price Intelligence
Rs 322.96
Servaid observed price · as of 30 July 2026
No approved ceiling matched to this exact pack and strength.
Prices across sources
ServaidRs 322.96
Should you consider an alternative?
Other options containing Artemether, and what they are not.You pay Rs 67 more than the cheapest equivalent
Identical active ingredient at the same strength. Cheapest per unit first.
Artem-Ds Plus
240Mg
Rs 543.44Rs 67.93/unit
Lowest price per unitBelow approved ceilingHILTON PHARMA
Malgo
240mg
Rs 256
No DRAP alertsCCL Pharmaceuticals (Pvt.) Ltd. DML: 000052
Artecxin
240mg
Rs 280.88
No DRAP alertsHIGHNOON LABORATORIES LTD.
Artheget
240mg
Rs 330
Below approved ceilingGetz Pharma (Pvt) Limited
Arceva
240mg
Rs 373.52
Below approved ceilingSAMI PHARMACEUTICALS (PVT) LTD.
Antimalds
240mg
Rs 486.53
No DRAP alertsHarrison Pharmaceuticals
Amal
240mg
Rs 487.5
STANDPHARM
Artemetl
240mg
Rs 519.57
Pulse Pharmaceuticals (Pvt.) Ltd.
Neocotecxinforte
240mg
Rs 523.28
AMSON VACCINES & PHARMA (PVT) LTD.
Artine
240mg
Rs 526.77
ADAMJEE PHARMACEUTICALS (PVT) LTD.
Malerads
240mg
Rs 545.26
No DRAP alertsBARRETT HODGSON PAKISTAN (PVT) LTD.
Artetronds
240mg
Rs 610.11
IRZA PHARMA (PVT) LTD.
Ordered by lowest price per unit where a pack size is known, then by price. Order is never affected by sponsorship. Not medical advice — confirm any change with your pharmacist or doctor.
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