Artisafe L Information

Artisafe L is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet. Artisafe L also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.

The correct dosage of Artisafe L depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.

Some other side effects of Artisafe L have been listed ahead. Such side effects of Artisafe L normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.

Artisafe L's effect during pregnancy is Moderate and Mild while nursing. Further, the section on Artisafe L related warnings talks about Artisafe L's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.

Some other conditions that can be affected by Artisafe L are listed in the contraindications section below.

Additionally, Artisafe L may also adversely react with other medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.

In addition to the above precautions for Artisafe L, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.

Artisafe L Benefits & Uses
Artisafe L Dosage & How to Take
Artisafe L Side Effects
Artisafe L Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of Artisafe L with Other Drugs
Artisafe L Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Artisafe L
Artisafe L Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Artisafe L Benefits & Uses

Artisafe L is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Malaria (Read More - Home Remedies for Malaria)

Artisafe L Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Malaria Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 4 Tablet Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 3 days Special Instructions: strength 20 mg artemether and 120 mg lumefantrine per tablet,Initially 4 tablets as single dose, then 4 tablets after 8 hours
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Malaria Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 3 Tablet Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 3 days Special Instructions: strength 20 mg artemether and 120 mg lumefantrine per tablet, dose should be given on according to weight
Adult	Disease: Malaria Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 4 Tablet Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 3 days Special Instructions: strength 20 mg artemether and 120 mg lumefantrine per tablet,Initially 4 tablets as single dose, then 4 tablets after 8 hours
Geriatric	Disease: Malaria Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 4 Tablet Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 3 days Special Instructions: strength 20 mg artemether and 120 mg lumefantrine per tablet,Initially 4 tablets as single dose, then 4 tablets after 8 hours
Infant (1 month to 2 years)	Disease: Malaria Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 1 Tablet Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 3 days Special Instructions: strength 20 mg artemether and 120 mg lumefantrine per tablet, dose should be given to patients having weight more than 5 kg

Artisafe L Related Warnings

Is the use of Artisafe L safe for pregnant women?

Artisafe L may cause moderate side effects during pregnancy. If you feel its harmful effects, then stop taking this drug immediately, and do not take Artisafe L again without your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Artisafe L safe during breastfeeding?

Side effects of Artisafe L for breastfeeding are little to none, so you can take it without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Artisafe L on the Kidneys?

Artisafe L rarely harms the kidneys.
What is the effect of Artisafe L on the Liver?

Artisafe L has very mild side effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Artisafe L on the Heart?

Side effects of Artisafe L rarely affect the heart.

Severe Interaction of Artisafe L with Other Drugs

Artisafe L should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Moderate

Paracetamol,Chlorpheniramine,Dextromethorphan

Codeine

Artisafe L Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Artisafe L unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Heart Disease
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Calcium Deficiency
Potassium Deficiency
Diabetes
Heart Disease
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Diabetes
Calcium Deficiency
Potassium Deficiency

Frequently asked Questions about Artisafe L

Is this Artisafe L habit forming or addictive?

Forming a habit of Artisafe L has not been reported.

Artisafe L Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Artisafe L

You can take Artisafe L with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Artisafe L

Taking alcohol with Artisafe L can be dangerous.

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience

References

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 829,830

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 832-834

Artisafe L 80 Tablet