Lumefantrine

C. diff Risk

NA

Oral Bioavailability

Moderate

Approximate Cost

Spectrum Of Activity

General Information

Common Usage

Treatment of uncomplicated falciparum malaria.

Adverse Effects

Well-tolerated

Major Interactions

Rifampicin reduces lumefantrine exposure.

Lumefantrine interacts with various antiretroviral drugs

Oral Liquids

A flavoured dispersible pediatric formulation is available

Tablet/Capsule Strengths

Tablets contain 20 mg artemether and 120 mg lumefantrine or 40 mg artemether and 240 mg lumefantrine

Additional Information

Give the second dose 8 hours after the first. Lumefantrine absorption is improved by coadministration with a small amount of fat e.g. milk.

Pharmacology

Antimicrobial class: Fluorene derivative belonging to the aryl-amino alcohol class

Average serum half life: 33 to 275 h