Lumet At Information

Lumet At is a prescription medicine that is available as a Injection. It is primarily used for the treatment of Malaria.

Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Lumet At. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.

Lumet At also has some side effects, the most common being Headache, Nausea or vomiting. While these are the most often observed Lumet At side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Lumet At go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.

Furthermore, you should know that effect of Lumet At is Moderate for pregnant women and Moderate for women who are breastfeeding. In addition, Lumet At's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Lumet At related warnings section.

Lumet At is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Drug Allergy are examples of such conditions. The section on Lumet At contraindications lists all such conditions.

Besides this, Lumet At may also have severe interaction with some medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.

You should also be aware that Lumet At is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.

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

Lumet At Benefits & Uses

Lumet At is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Malaria (Read More - Home Remedies for Malaria)
Parasitic Infections

Lumet At 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
Adult	Disease: Malaria Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 1.2 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 6 days Special Instructions: Day first take 2.4 mg/Kg followed by 1.2 mg/Kg at 12 and 24 hours then 1.2 mg/Kg daily for 6 days.
Geriatric	Disease: Malaria Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 1.2 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 6 days Special Instructions: Day first take 2.4 mg/Kg followed by 1.2 mg/Kg at 12 and 24 hours then 1.2 mg/Kg daily for 6 days
Infant (1 month to 2 years)	Disease: Malaria Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 1 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 6 days Special Instructions: Day first take 2 mg/Kg followed by 1 mg/Kg at 12 and 24 hours then 1 mg/Kg daily for 6 days

Lumet At Related Warnings

Is the use of Lumet At safe for pregnant women?

Lumet AT can cause unwanted side effects in pregnant women. If you experience any side effects, stop taking Lumet AT right away. Take your doctor's advice before taking it again.

Moderate
Is the use of Lumet At safe during breastfeeding?

Lumet AT can cause moderate side effects on breastfeeding women. If you feel its side effects, then stop taking this drug and consult your doctor. Take this medicine again only if your doctor advises to do so.

Moderate
What is the effect of Lumet At on the Kidneys?

No research work has been carried out till date on effects of Lumet AT on kidney. So it is not known whether taking Lumet AT will cause side effects on kidney or not.

Unknown
What is the effect of Lumet At on the Liver?

Very few cases of side effects of Lumet AT on the liver have been reported.

Mild
What is the effect of Lumet At on the Heart?

Very few cases of side effects of Lumet AT on the heart have been reported.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Lumet At with Other Drugs

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

Severe

Mefloquine

Pyrimethamine

Lumet At Contraindications

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

Allergy
Heart Disease
Liver Disease
Kidney Disease
Drug Allergy

Frequently asked Questions about Lumet At

Is this Lumet At habit forming or addictive?

Lumet At does not cause addiction.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Lumet At. So it is best to avoid driving.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, Lumet At is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, Lumet At is not used to treat mental disorders.

No

Lumet At Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Lumet At

Taking Lumet At with food is safe.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Lumet At

No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Lumet At with alcohol will be.

Unknown

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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 830

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